Tool
Blood pressure reading
The categories follow the recommendations of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH). A single reading on its own does not establish a diagnosis. Confirming hypertension needs repeated measurements under standard conditions or 24-hour ambulatory monitoring.
General information, not a substitute for a medical examination. If you have health problems, contact your GP or the emergency line 155.
Category
Normal
No action needed, measure once a year.
How to measure correctly
Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring. Place the cuff on a bare arm at heart height. Do not measure right after coffee, a cigarette or exertion. Ideally take three readings one to two minutes apart and record the average of the last two.