COLPHARMA Aneroid KIT Aneroid Bedienungsanleitung Seite 6

may vary from those taken at home because the environments
are different.
• Repeated measurements provide more reliable data than single
measurements.
• Wait at least 5 minutes between measurements.
• Regular blood pressure monitoring during pregnancy is very im-
portant because significant changes may occur.
CHECKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Here is a table showing adult blood pressure values according to in-
ternational guidelines (ESH, ESC, and JSH). The data is expressed in
mmHg. The assessment is based on the higher value, for instance,
140/80 mmHg or 130/90 mmHg indicates elevated blood pressure.
Type
1. Low blood pressure
2. Optimal blood pressure
3. Elevated blood
pressure
4. High blood pressure
5. Dangerously high
blood pressure
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Systolic Diastolic
60
100
100-130 60-80
80-85
130-135
135-160 85-100
100
160
Recommendations
See a doctor
Self-monitoring
Self-monitoring
See a doctor
See a doctor
immediately!