Too high pressure leads to end organ damage

Form of hypertension	SAD	DAD	Risk for end/target organ damage
Mild elevated BP	>150	>95	Low risk
Moderate elevated BP	>160	>100	Increased risk
Severe elevated BP	>180	>120	Severe risk

Pressures below 80mmHg and above 160 mmHg are the main focus when measuring blood pressure.

What can cause inaccurate readings

• Too fast manual opening of the valve (Doppler)
• Too slow opening (Deflationrate – all)
• Soft tissue situation (Doppler)
• Too tight cuff placement (all)
• Too loose cuff placement (all)
• Hearing ability (Doppler)