Electronic Sphygmomanometer User’s manual
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14.2
Classification of blood pressure
The World Health Organization (WHO) has created the following blood pressure
classify table for assessing high blood pressure (without regard age or gender). Please
note that other factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) also need to be
considered. Consult with your physician for accurate assessment.
Scope
Systolic
blood
pressure (SYS)
kPa/mmHg
Diastolic
blood
pressure (DIA)
kPa/mmHg
Corresponding
measure
Hypotension
≤
13.3/100
≤
8.0/60
Ask
physician
for
measuring.
Normal blood pressure
13.3/100
~
18.7/140
8.0/60
~
12.0/90
Self measure.
Mild Hypertension
18.7/140
~
21.3/160
12.0/90
~
13.3/100
Consult physician.
Moderate Hypertension
21.3/160
~
24.0/180
13.3/100
~
14.7/110
Consult physician.
Severe Hypertension
≥
24.0/180
≥
14.7/110
Danger! Please see the
doctor
as
soon
as
possible.
Note
:
This table is not intended to provide a basis for any type of
emergency condition or diagnosis. This table only depicts different classification
of blood pressure. Consult your physician for proper interpretation of blood
pressure results.