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BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
This table contains defined levels for hypertension that are publicly
available from the American Heart Association
®
(AHA 2017). Users
can compare their own blood pressure readings against these
defined levels to determine if there is a potential increased risk.
This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
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 an increased risk and should consult
your physician.
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 18 for more
information on this feature.
Blood Pressure Category
Systolic
mmHg (upper
number)
Diastolic
mmHg (lower
number)
Indicator
Color
Normal
<120
and
<80
Green
Elevated
120–129
and
<80
Yellow
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 1
130–139
or
80–89
Red
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 2
140–180
or
90–120
Hypertensive Crisis
(consult your doctor immediately)
>180
and/or >120
*Source: AHA 2017
