MABIS/Duro-Med 04-255-001 - Manual (Page 8)

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WHO
BLOOD PRESSURE CLASSIFICATIONS
Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure have
been established by the World Health Organization (WHO)
as shown on the following chart:
This chart is only a general guideline. Contact your
physician or trained healthcare professional to determine
your NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE.
Diastolic Blood
Pressure
Systolic Blood Pressure
120 130 140 150 160 170 180 mmHg
mmHg
110
100
90
85
80
Optimal
Normal
High Normal
Grade 1 Hypertension (“mild”)
Subgroup: Borderline
140-149 systolic 90-94 Diastolic
Grade 2 Hypertension (“moderate”)
Grade 3 Hypertension (“severe”)
Isolated Systolic
Hypertension
>140 systolic
<90 diastolic
Subgroup:
Borderline
140-149 systolic
<90 diastolic