Important Facts About Blood Pressure And Self-Measurement - Microlife BP A50 Manual Del Usuario

8. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
• Safety and protection
• Instrument care
• Accuracy test
• Disposal
9. Guarantee
10. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
BP A50
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 instrument also 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.
• 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
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation
techniques, weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood
pressure.
• Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
any drugs prescribed by your doctor!
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