Further Information; What Can Be Done If Regular High/Low Values Are Obtained - Microlife BP 3AA1-2 Manual De Instrucciones

Further Information

• If your values are mostly normal under resting conditions but exceptionally high under conditions of
physical or psychological stress, it is possible that your are suffering from so-called "labile hypertension."
Consult your physician.
• Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate medical treatment.

2.3 What can be done if regular high/low values are obtained?

a) Consult your physician.
b) Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are associated with considerable health
risks over time. Arterial blood vessels in your body are endangered due to constrictions caused by deposits
in the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of blood to important organs (heart, brain, muscles)
can result. Furthermore, the heart will become structurally damaged with increased blood pressure values.
c) There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate between the common primary
(essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be ascribed to specific organ
malfunctions. Please consult your physician for information about the possible origins of your own
increased blood pressure values.
d) There are measures you can take to reduce and even prevent high blood pressure. These measures must be
permanent lifestyle changes.
1. Eating habits:
• Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. See your doctor for your ideal weight.
• Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
• Avoid fatty foods.
2. Previous illnesses
• Consistently follow all medical instructions for treating illness such as: diabetes
(diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes), fat metabolism disorder, and gout.
3. Habits
• Give up smoking completely
• Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol
• Restrict your caffeine consumption (coffee, tea and chocolate)
e) Your physical condition
• After a medical examination, and with your doctor's approval and direction; exercise.
• Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require strength.
• Avoid reaching the limit of your performance.
• With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please consult your physician before
beginning your exercise routine. You must receive advise regarding the type and extent of exer-
cise that is appropriate for you.
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