Important Facts About Blood Pressure And Self-Measurement - Microlife BP W90 Manual De Instrucciones

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-
Measurement
• Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries
generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the systolic
(upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are always measured.
• The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the heart
beats in a minute).
• Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
• Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if you
have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on
single blood pressure readings.
• A number of factors can affect the accuracy of measurements
taken on the wrist. In some cases, the result may differ from the
measurement taken on the upper arm. We therefore advise you to
compare these values with those produced by the upper arm
measurement and discuss them with your doctor.
• Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary. This
will give your doctor a quick overview.
• There are many causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer treat-
ment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation techniques,
weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.
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• Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any
drugs prescribed by your doctor!
• Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is
subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should
therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-
tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two measure-
ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
• It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succession
to produce significantly different results.
• Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in the
pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as these
situations are completely different.
• Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than just
one single measurement.
• Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
• If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure very
closely as it can change drastically during this time!
• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see
«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this device should only
be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency
of heart pacemakers!
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