Beurer BM 65: 6. Evaluating results Cardiac arrhythmia: WHO classification: Range of blood pressure values Systolic

6. Evaluating results

move during the measurement. If the icon appears

Cardiac arrhythmia:

often, please contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and

This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-

treatment based on the test results may be dangerous. It is

orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the

vital to follow your doctor‘s instructions.

measurement with the flashing icon .

WHO classification:

This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a

In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World

condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of

Heath Organization and the latest findings, the measure-

defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat.

ments can be classified and assessed according to the

The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or

following table.

excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other

However, these standard values serve only as a general

things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, ex-

guideline, as the individual blood pressure varies in different

cessive use of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia

people and different age groups etc.

can only be ascertained through examination by your doctor.

It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice.

Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon is dis-

Your doctor will tell you your individual values for normal

played after the measurement. Please note that you should

blood pressure as well as the value above which your blood

rest for 5 minutes between measurements and not talk or

pressure is classified as dangerous.

Range of blood pressure values Systolic

Diastolic

Measure

(in mmHg)

(in mmHg)

Grade 3: Severe hypertension > = 180 > = 110 Seek medical advice

Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 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

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