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• appears if the measurement could
not be performed properly. In this case,
please read the section "What if there are
problems?".
• The cuff position control symbol
throughout the entire measurement. If the cuff is ap-
plied too tightly or too loosely, then
" " are displayed. In such cases, the measurement
is cancelled after approx. 5 seconds and the device
switches itself off. Apply the cuff correctly and take
a new measurement.
Evaluating the results
General information about blood pressure
• Blood pressure is the force with which the bloodstream
presses against the arterial walls. Arterial blood pressure
constantly changes in the course of a cardiac cycle.
• Blood pressure is always stated in the form of two values:
– The highest pressure in the cycle is called systolic blood-
pressure. This arises when the heart muscle contracts
and blood is pumped into the blood vessels.
– The lowest is diastolic blood pressure, which is when
the heart muscle has completely stretched back out and
theheart fills with blood.
• Fluctuations in blood pressure are normal. Even during
repeat measurements, considerable differences between
the measured values may occur. One-off or irregular
measurements therefore do not provide reliable informa-
tion about the actual blood pressure. Reliable assessment
is displayed
is only possible when you perform the measurement regu-
larly under comparable conditions.
and
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This device can identify any cardiac rhythm disturbances
as part of the analysis of your recorded pulse signal during
blood pressure measurement. In this case, after the meas-
urement, the device will indicate any irregularities in your
pulse by displaying the
be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is an illness in
which the heart rhythm is abnormal because of flaws in the
bioelectrical system that regulates the heartbeat. The symp-
toms (skipped or premature heart beats, pulse being slow
or too fast) can be caused by factors such as heart disease,
age, physical disposition, excess alcohol and tobacco,
stress or lack of sleep. If the
play after the measurement, the measurement must be re-
peated as the measurement accuracy may be impaired. To
assess your blood pressure, only use the results that have
been recorded without corresponding irregularities in your
pulse. If the
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symbol in the display. This can
symbol appears on the dis-
symbol appears frequently, please consult