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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

Assessing High Blood Pressure

The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (with-

out regard to age) have been established as a guideline.

BP Classification

Normal

Prehypertension

Stage 1 Hypertension

Stage 2 Hypertension

SOURCE: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on

Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003.

What Is Hypertension?

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when

readings consistently rise above normal. It is well known that

hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left

untreated. Referred to as a "silent killer" because it does not

always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem, hyperten-

sion is treatable when diagnosed early. Those who fall within the

Prehypertensive range are more likely to develop hypertension in

the future.

Can Hypertension Be Controlled?

In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by altering

lifestyle and minimizing stress, and by appropriate medication pre-

scribed and monitored by your doctor. The American Heart

Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to pre-

vent or control hypertension:

Don't smoke.

Reduce salt and fat intake.

Maintain proper weight.

Exercise routinely.

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Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)

<120

and

<80

120-139

80-89

140-159

90-99

≥160

≥100

Have regular physical

checkups.

Monitor your blood

pressure at periodic

intervals.

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Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?

It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pressure

readings taken in a doctor' s office or hospital setting might be ele-

vated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is

commonly called "white coat hypertension." One way to deter-

mine whether this is the case for you is to take your home moni-

tor to the doctor' s office and, before the doctor or nurse takes your

pressure, do it yourself on your home monitor and compare it to

your record of home readings.

In any case, self-measurement at home supplements your doctor' s

readings and provides a more accurate, complete blood pressure

history. In addition, clinical studies have shown that the detection

and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both

consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressure at

home.

Keys to Successful Monitoring:

Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recommend that

you are consistent in your daily measurement routine:

• Measure at the same time every day.

• Sit in the same chair/position.

• Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.

• Sit still during measurement – no talking, eating or sudden

movements.

• Record your measurement in a logbook.

How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic

pressure written first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic

pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic

measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse is simply written with

the letter "P" followed by the pulse rate—P 72, for example.

Please see Page E-12 for the blood pressure record.

In Canada (Toll-Free): 1-800-463-5414

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