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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery walls while blood
flows through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart
contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood
pressure. The pressure measured when the heart dilates with blood
flowing back into the heart is called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure.
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Among today's various health problems, those associated with high
blood pressure are very common. High blood pressure dangerously
correlates with cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure
monitoring is important for identifying those at risk.
BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The table on page 7 contains defined levels for hypertension that are
publicly available from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute at the
U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
(http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html). Users
can compare their own blood pressure readings against these defined levels
to determine if they may be potentially at increased risk.
This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
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Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people who normally
don't have high readings. If your numbers stay above the "normal" range
most of the time, you may be at increased risk and should consult your
physician.
Category
Systolic (mmHg)
Normal
Less than 120
Prehypertension
120-139
High Blood Pressure
Stage 1
140-159
Stage 2
160 or higher
Although one can easily find where their own blood pressure readings fall
on this table, this monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index that
automatically compares each reading to the defined levels and provides a
helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially
indicate increased risk. See page 20 for more information on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only intended to
assist you in using this table. The table and cues are only provided for
convenience to help you understand your non-invasive blood pressure
reading as it relates to the NIH information. They are not a substitute for a
medical examination by your physician. It is important for you to consult
with your physician regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal blood
pressure range as well as the point at which you may actually be considered
to be at risk.
Diastolic (mmHg)
and
Less than 80
or
80-89
or
90-99
or
100 or higher
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