The American Heart Association
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recommends the following guideline
for upper limit of normal for home blood pressure readings:
AHA Home Guideline for Upper Limit of Normal BP
Systolic Blood Pressure 135 mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure 85 mmHg
This is a general guideline because blood pressure depends on age
and morbidity. The AHA recommends a lower home blood pressure
goal for certain patients, including diabetic patients, pregnant women,
and patients with renal failure
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.
The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device.
WARNING
Contact your physician for specific information about your blood
pressure. Self-diagnosis and treatment using measured results may
be dangerous. Follow the instructions of your physician or licensed
healthcare provider.
Omron Healthcare recommends you contact your physician if the
HEARTBEAT SYMBOL appears on the display with your measurement
values.
HEARTBEAT SYMBOL ( )
TAKING A MEASUREMENT
The Heartbeat Symbol flashes on the display during
the measurement.The Heartbeat Symbol flashes at every heartbeat.
When the measurement is complete, the Heartbeat Symbol
flashes on the display with your blood pressure and pulse rate if
the reading is above 135 for the Systolic Blood Pressure value
and/or 85 for the Diastolic Blood Pressure value.
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
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