Classification Of The Measured Values (Who); Pulse Pressure Control; Cardiac Arrhythmia/Atrial Fibrillation - Visomat Handy Express Gebrauchsanweisung

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• When the measurement is finished, you will be given another
opportunity to change the memory to which the measured
value is to be saved. To do this, press the Memory button of
the user for whom the measured value is to be saved.
• The device switches itself off after approximately 3 minutes.
You can also switch the device off before this by pressing the
Start/Stop button.

11. Classification of the measured values (WHO)

The device categorises the blood pressure
readings according to the 1999 guidelines of
the World Health Organisation (WHO). You
can determine the classification after each
measurement using the triangle in the dis-
play and the colour fields next to the display.
Systolic pressure
Classification = top value
Stage 3 hypertension
Stage 2 hypertension
Stage 1 hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
The WHO classification is stored along with the measured values
and both can be recalled from the memory.
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Diastolic pressure
= bottom value
mmHg mmHg
≥ 180 ≥ 110
160-179 100-109
140-159 90-99
130-139 85-89
120-129 80-84
< 120 < 80
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Depending on age, weight and general health, the blood pressure
values can be different. Only a doctor can determine the right
blood pressure range for you and assess whether your blood
pressure has reached a dangerous level for you. Discuss your
blood pressure values with your doctor. Never change the dose
of medicines prescribed by your doctor!

12. Pulse pressure control

The pulse pressure – not to be confused with the pulse beat –
provides an indication of the elasticity of the blood vessels. A stiff
system of vessels can have a negative effect on the cardiovascu-
lar system.
The heart works in two phases, the contraction phase (expulsion
phase, systole) and the relaxation phase (filling or resting phase,
diastole). The pressure difference between systole and diastole
is called the pulse pressure or pulse amplitude. The higher the
pulse pressure, the stiffer your vessels are thought to be.
Studies show that the cardiovascular risk increases if the pulse
pressure value is permanently higher than 65 mmHg.
The device calculates the pulse pressure at
the end of the measurement. If the value is
greater than 65 mmHg, this is indicated by
the symbol on the display.
If your pulse pressure is permanently above 65 mmHg, consult
your doctor.

13. Cardiac arrhythmia/atrial fibrillation

If the device detects irregular pulses dur-
ing the measurement, the symbol is dis-
played once the measurement is complete.
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