A&D UA-1020 Instruction Manual - page 12
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ASSESSING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR ADULTS
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age
or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors
(e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration and may
affect these figures. Consult with your physician for an accurate assessment.
JNC7 Classification Table – for adults within the U.S
BP Classification
Systolic (mmHg)
Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal
less than 120
and less than 80
Prehypertension
120-139
or
80-89
Stage 1 Hypertension
140-159
or
90-99
Stage 2 Hypertension
160
or
100
SOURCE: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Evaluation
and Treatment of High Blood Pressure for adults. National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute - May 2003.
WHO Classification Table – for adults outside of the U.S. (e.g. Canada, Mexico)
BP Classification
Systolic (mmHg)
Diastolic (mmHg)
Optimal
less than
120
and less than 80
Normal
less than 130
or
less than
85
High-Normal
130-139
or
85-89
Grade 1 Hypertension
140-159
or
90-99
Grade 2 Hypertension
160-179
or
100-109
Grade 3 Hypertension
180
or
110
SOURCE: Standards to assess high blood pressure, without regard to age or gender, have
been established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
WHAT IS HYPERTENSION?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when readings
consistently rise above normal. It is well known that hypertension can lead
to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left untreated. Referred to as a “silent
killer” because it does not always produce symptoms that alert you to the
problem, hypertension is treatable when diagnosed early.
CAN HYPERTENSION BE CONTROLLED?
In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by altering lifestyle and
minimizing stress, and by appropriate medication prescribed and monitored
by your doctor. The American Heart Association recommends the following
lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension:
Don’t smoke.
Have regular
Reduce salt and fat intake.
physical checkups.
Maintain proper weight.
Monitor your blood
Exercise routinely.
pressure at periodic
intervals.
WHY MEASURE BLOOD PRESSURE AT HOME?
It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pressure readings
taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting might be elevated as a result of
apprehension and anxiety. This response is commonly called “white coat
hypertension.”
In any case, self-measurement at home supplements your doctor’s readings
and provides a more accurate, complete blood pressure history. In addition,
clinical studies have shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is
improved when patients both consult their physicians and monitor their own
blood pressure at home.