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AHA Home Guideline for Upper Limit of Normal BP, Systolic Blood Pressure

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DISPLAY SYMBOLS The American Heart Association 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 failure1. WARNING 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 ( ) flashes on the display with your measurement values. 1American Heart Association Scientific Statement 2004 10

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The American Heart Association 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
1
.
WARNING
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
(
) flashes on the display with your measurement values.
1
American Heart Association Scientific Statement 2004