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on the arterial wall when there is no distension outward 
or inward. MAP is an excellent way to evaluate the 
stress on the walls of your blood vessels, and can be 
used to evaluate excessive load on the cardiovascular 
system. Show your MAP history to your doctor to 
provide additional information that may help him or her 
understand your situation.
Why measure your blood pressure?
Blood pressure measurement can highly reflect one’s 
health condition. High blood pressure is potentially linked 
to serious illnesses such as stroke, heart disease and 
kidney failure.
Since there is no symptom most of the time, many 
hypertensive people do not realize they are at risk until 
their health is seriously threatened.
What is the standard blood pressure classification?
Figure 3 illustrates the blood pressure classifications 
by World Health Organization (WHO) and International 
Society of Hypertension (ISH) in 1999.
Reference material: 1999 World Health Organization 
International Society of Hypertension Guidelines for the 
management of hypertension, Journal of Hypertension, 
1999, 17(2): 151-183.
NOTE:
•  Blood pressure is considered high when either the 
diastolic or systolic blood pressure value exceeds the 
normal range. When a patient’s systolic and diastolic 
blood pressures fall into different categories, the 
higher category should apply.
•  Only a physician can tell you your normal blood 
pressure range and the point at which you are at risk. 
Consult your physician to obtain these values. If the 
measurements taken with these products fall outside 
the range, consult your physician.
Why does my blood pressure fluctuate 
throughout the day?
Individual blood pressure varies greatly both on a daily 
and a seasonal or temperature basis. These variations 
may be more pronounced in hypertensive patients. 
Normally the blood pressure rises while at work and is at 
its lowest during sleep.
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Caring for your Blood pressure monitor
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from 
using this product, please observe the following care 
guidelines.
•  When not in use, store the unit in a dry place away 
from direct sunlight.
•  Do not immerse the unit in water. If it comes in 
contact with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-
free cloth.
•  Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to wipe off the unit 
and cuff. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning 
agents, as these may cause damage.
•  Remove the batteries whenever you are planning to 
store the unit for a long period of time.
•  When replacing batteries, use new batteries as 
specified in this user manual. Do not mix new and old 
batteries.
•  Do not place objects such as stickers on the wrist cuff 
or unit, as these may impair the measurement.
•  Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, 
dust, temperature changes, or humidity. Such 
treatment may result in malfunction, a shorter 
electronic life span, damaged batteries, or distorted 
parts.
•  Do not tamper with the internal components. Doing 
so will terminate the product warranty and may cause 
damage.
•  The unit contains no user- serviceable parts.
•  If you no longer need to use this product, protect 
the environment by bringing it to your dealer or 
designated collection point for proper disposal.
About Blood Pressure
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force generated by the blood 
against the walls of arteries during cardiac contraction 
and relaxation (e.g., the pumping action of the heart).
What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure?
When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the 
heart, blood pressure reaches its maximum value. 
This highest pressure in the cycle is known as systolic 
pressure. When the heart relaxes between heartbeats, 
the lowest blood pressure is diastolic pressure.
What is mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the average 
pressure that forces blood through the arteries. It is 
not the average of the systolic and diastolic blood 
pressure; rather, MAP corresponds to a state of balance 
between the compressive and expansive forces acting 
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Grade 3 hypertension (severe)
Grade 2 hypertension (moderate)
 Grade 1 hypertension (mild) 
Subgroup borderline
High-normal Blood Pressure
Normal Blood Pressure
Optimal Blood
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Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)