Panasonic EW3006 - Manual (Page 8)

Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings
Against the JNC 7* Classification
Blood Pressure Categories
(mmHg)
a.
m
a
100
90
80
Stage 2 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 165
DBP 105
Stage 1 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 150
DBP 95
Prehypertension e.g.: SBP 130
DBP 85
Normal e.g.:SBP115
DBP 75
120 140 160 (mmHg)
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
If the two blood pressure measurements (systolic, diastolic) fall into
separate categories, your level Is classified In the higher of the two
categories. For example, a Stage 2 systolic reading, but a diastolic pressure
reading In the normal range.
* JNC 7: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention,
Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure
National Institute of Health (NIH) Publication; No. 03-5233, May 2003
IMPORTANT:
• Do not be alarmed by temporarily high or low readings because
fluctuations in a person’s blood pressure are not uncommon. If possible,
measure and record your blood pressure at the same time every day, and
consult your physician If you have questions or concerns.
• If abnormal variations In blood pressure are observed In measurement,
please consult your physician.