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WhO classification:
In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World
Heath Organization and the latest findings, the measure-
ments can be classified and assessed according to the fol-
lowing table.
However, these standard values serve only as a general
guideline, as the individual blood pressure varies in different
people and different age groups etc.
It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice.
Your doctor will tell you your individual values for normal
blood pressure as well as the value above which your blood
pressure is classified as dangerous.
Range of blood
pressure values
Systolic
(in mmHg)
Diastolic
(in mmHg)
Measure
Grade 3:
Severe hyper-
tension
>= 180 >= 110 Seek medical
advice
Grade 2:
Moderate
hyper tension
160 – 179 100 – 109 Seek medical
advice
Grade 1: Mild
hypertension
140 – 159 90 – 99 Have it checked
regularly by doctor
High normal 130 – 139 85 – 89 Have it checked
regularly by doctor
Normal 120 – 129 80 – 84 Check it yourself
Optimal < 120 < 80 Check it yourself
Source: WHO, 1999
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit in-
dicate the range of the blood pressure which has been
recorded.
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two
different WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range
and diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO
classification on the unit indicates the higher range (high-
normal in the example described).
6. Error messages/troubleshooting
In case of faults, the _ message appears in the display.
Error messages may appear if:
• systolic or diastolic pressure could not be measured (
or appears on the display)
• systolic or diastolic pressure was outside the measure-
ment range (“ Hi” or “Lo” appears on the display)
• the cuff is fastened too tightly or loosely ( or ap-
pears on the display)
• the pump pressure is higher than 300 mmHg ( appears
on the display)
• pumping up takes longer than 160 seconds ( appears
on the display)
• there is a system or device error ( , , or
appears on the display)