Evaluating Results - Beurer medical BM 55 Manual De Instrucciones

• Using the Start/stop button
pressure 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 or most recently used
user memory.
• Wait at least 5 minutes before taking an-
other measurement!

6. Evaluating results

Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia disor-
ders during measurement and if necessary indicates the meas-
urement with the flashing icon
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-
tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects
Range of blood pressure values
Grade 3: Severe hypertension
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension
Grade 1: Mild hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999
, switch off the blood
.
Systolic
(in mmHg)
> = 180
160 – 179
140 – 159
130 – 139
120 – 129
< 120
in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The symp-
toms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or excessively fast
heart rate) may be caused, among other things, by heart dis-
ease, age, physical predisposition, 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
after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for
5 minutes between measurements and not talk or move dur-
ing the measurement. If the icon
contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based
on the test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your
doctor's instructions.
WHO classification:
In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World Health
Organization and the latest findings, the measurements can be
classified and assessed according to the following table.
However, these standard values serve only as a general guide-
line, as the individual blood pressure varies in different people
and different age groups etc.
Diastolic Measure
(in mmHg)
> = 110 Seek medical advice
100 – 109 Seek medical advice
90 – 99 Have it checked regularly by doctor
85 – 89 Have it checked regularly by doctor
80 – 84 Check it yourself
< 80 Check it yourself
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