Operation Manual

42 Evaluating the measurements
GB IRE
Range of
blood pres-
sure levels
Systoles
(in
mmHG)
Diasto-
les
(in
mmHG)
Measure
Optimal < 120 < 80 Check your
blood pressure
on your own
regularly.
Normal 120
– 129
80 – 84 Check your
blood pressure
on your own
regularly.
Elevated
normal
130
– 139
85 – 89 Have your
blood pressure
checked regular-
ly by a physician.
Level 1: Slight
hypertension
140
– 159
90 – 99 Have your
blood pressure
checked regular-
ly by a physician.
Level 2:
Moderate
hypertension
160
– 179
100
– 109
Have your phy-
sician examine
you promptly.
Level 3: Severe
hypertension
≥ 180 ≥ 110 Have your phy-
sician examine
you promptly.