Introduction; Features; Important Information About Self-Measurement; Important Information On The Subject Of Blood Pressure And Its Measurement - Microlife BP 3BTO-A Manual De Instrucciones

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INTRODUCTION

1.1. Features

Your blood pressure monitor is a fully automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device for use on the
upper arm. This monitor enables very fast and reliable measurement of the systolic and diastolic blood
pressure as well your pulse by use of the oscillometric method.
Up to 20 % of women develop hypertension during pregnancy. This disease (pre-eclampsia or «toxemia»)
affects the final outcome of about 5 % of all pregnancies. Pre-eclampsia is a disorder that occurs only
during pregnancy. It can be recognized by a clear increase in blood pressure and high protein levels in the
urine. The measurement precision of this device has been proven clinically in a comprehensive study carried
out by Professor Andrew Shennan at St. Thomas' Hospital, London. This study proved the reading reliability
of this monitor during pregnancy and in the presence of pre-eclampsia, making it the first such home-use
monitor that is clinically validated for such use and especially suitable for pregnant women. Of course, this
device can be used also after the pregnancy or by other family members.
Attention!

1.2. Important information about self-measurement

• Self-measurement means Control, not diagnosis or treatment. Your values must always be discussed
with your doctor. Never alter the dosages of any medication without direction from your
doctor.
• The pulse reading is not suitable for checking heart pacemakers!
• In cases of cardiac irregularity (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument should only be
evaluated after consultation with the doctor.
Electromagnetic interference:
The device contains sensitive electronic components. Therefore, avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic
fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These can lead to
temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.

2. Important Information on the Subject of Blood Pressure and its Measurement

2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?

Your blood pressure level is determined in the circulatory center of your brain. Your nervous system allows
your body to adapt or alter blood pressure in response to different situations. Your body alters your pulse
and the width of blood vessels through changes in muscles in the walls of blood vessels.
Your blood pressure reading is highest when the heart pumps or ejects blood – this is called your Systolic
Blood Pressure. Your blood pressure reading is lowest when the heart rests (in-between beats) – this is
called your Diastolic Blood Pressure.
Note: Maintain blood pressure values within a «normal» range(s) in order to prevent particular diseases.

2.2. Which values are normal?

Blood pressure is too high if at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg and/or the systolic blood
pressure is over 140 mmHg. If you obtain readings in this range, consult your doctor immediately. High
blood pressure values over time damage blood vessels, vital organs such as the kidney and even your heart.
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