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and diastolic blood pressure as well as the resting indica-
tor (see Chapter 5.4).
• Now use the M1 and M2 memory buttons to select the
desired user memory. If you do not select a user memory,
the measurement is stored in the most recently used user
memory. The relevant symbol
display.
• Using the start/stop button,
sure monitor. The measurement is then stored in the
selected user memory. If you forget to turn off the device,
it will switch off automatically after approx. 3 minutes.
In this case too, the value is stored in the selected user
memory.
• You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing
the start/stop button
taking another measurement!
5.3 Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-
orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
measurement with the flashing icon
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a
condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result
of defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart
beat. The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats,
slow or excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among
or appears in the
M1 M2
switch off the blood pres-
. Wait at least 5 minutes before
.
other things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposi-
tion, excessive use of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep.
Arrhythmia can only be ascertained through examination by
your doctor. Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
is displayed after the measurement. Please note that
you should rest for 5 minutes between measurements and
not talk or move during the measurement. If the icon
appears often, please contact your doctor. Any self-diag-
nosis and treatment based on the test results may be dan-
gerous.
It is vital to follow your doctor's instructions.
WHO classification:
In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World
Heath Organization and the latest findings, the measure-
ments can be classified and assessed according to the fol-
lowing table.
However, these standard values serve only as a general
guideline, as the individual blood pressure varies in different
people and different age groups etc.
It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice.
Your doctor will tell you your individual values for normal
blood pressure as well as the value above which your blood
pressure is classified as dangerous.
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