Microlife BP A90 - Manual (Page 5)

3 BP A90 EN
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indicates «blood
pressure too high».
• Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is
subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should
therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-
tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two measure-
ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
• It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succession
to produce significantly different results.
• Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in the
pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as these situ-
ations are completely different.
• Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than just
one single measurement.
• Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
• If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure very
closely as it can change drastically during this time!
• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken
with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation
with your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure
too low z 100 z 60 Consult your doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum
100 - 120 60 - 80 Self-check
2. blood pressure
normal
120 - 130 80 - 85 Self-check
3. blood pressure
slightly high
130 - 140 85 - 90 Consult your doctor
4. blood pressure
too high
140 - 160 90 - 100 Seek medical advice
5. blood pressure far
too high
160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical advice
6. blood pressure
dangerously high
180 y 110 y Urgently seek
medical advice!