Blood pressure classification
Optimal
Normal
high - normal
Hypertension level 1
Hypertension level 2
Hypertension level 3
Definition and classification of the blood pressure values according to WHO/ISH
10. TROUBLESHOOTING (1)
PROBLEM
The cuff position was not correct or it
was not properly tightened
Body posture was not correct during
LCD Display shows
testing
abnormal result
Speaking, arm or body movement,
angry, excited or nervous during test-
ing
SYS (mm HG)
<120
120 - 129
130 - 139
140 - 159
160 - 179
≥180
POSSIBLE CAUSE
DIA (mm HG)
<80
80 - 84
85 – 89
90 – 99
100 – 109
≥110
SOLUTION
Apply the cuff correctly and try again
Review the section "BODY POSTURE
DURING MEASUREMENT" of the instruc-
tions and try again.
Re-test when calm and without speaking
or moving during the test
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