Laica BM1003 Instrucciones Y Garantía página 15

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This device, completely automatic, is used to measure and control in a non-invasive way the value of blood
pressure (systolic and diastolic), the heart rate and the presence of arrhythmias. Blood pressure is the force
exerted by blood on the arteries.
This force varies constantly depending on heartbeat.
When the heart contracts, blood pressure is at its highest (systolic blood pressure value) whilst at the end of
the heart's "relaxation period", the value is at its lowest (diastolic blood pressure value).
Blood pressure is influenced by many factors: smoke, stress, physical activity, eating, the
time of day...
The arrhythmia, or irregular heart rate, can be caused by frequent anxiety statuses, specific emotional statuses,
excessive use of alcohol, thyroid noises, etc.
It can be a symptom of a specific physical or psychical condition (temporary noise) or of a real and proper
heart disease.
Always refer to a physician in case the blood pressure monitor shows the symbol for irregular
heart rate, in order to establish the most suitable treatment to be followed.
Accurate and easy to use, this device enables even the elderly and less expert to measure blood pressure in
the comfort of their own home; its quick and reliable results enabling pressure values to be checked daily.
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BEFORE STARTING TO USE THE DEVICE, PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY
FROM COVER TO COVER AND KEEP IT SAFE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Warning:
• Self-measuring means checking, and is no substitute for diagnosis or treatment.
Unusual values should always be discussed with your doctor.
Under no circumstances should doses of any medicine prescribed by your doctor be altered.
• The heartbeat display is not suitable for checking the frequency of pacemakers!
• Should there be a deviation from the normal rhythm of the heart (arrhythmia) or other cardiac problems, for
carriers of pacemaker, for those who use anticoagulants, for women in state of pregnancy, the measurements
made with this device should be evaluated only after consulting your doctor.
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In such cases compare the results with the doctor in order to verify their correctness.
• In case of heavy arteriosclerosis and other circulation problems or spasms in the upper limbs the readings
could result incorrect.
• This device cannot be used within the area interested by radiations of Computerized Axial Tomography
(TAC), X rays and Magnetic Resonance (RMN).
• This appliance must be used solely for the purpose for which it was designed and in accordance with the
operating instructions. Any other use shall be considered improper and hence hazardous.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from improper or incorrect use.
• This device does not replace any product supplied to you by your practitioner or by other professionals.
WARNING
1) If there is reduced blood circulation in the arm due to acute or chronic vascular diseases (including the
restriction of the diameter of the blood vessels), the precision of the measurement could be affected.
2) In the case of cardiocirculatory illnesses, the measurements could be falsified; the same could happen with
very low blood pressure, problems with blood supply, arrhythmia or other pre-pathological conditions.
3) Do not use near to strong magnetic fields. It must be kept well away from radio equipment or mobile
phones.
4) Pressure varies from person to person, and increases or decreases every day, depending on the stress
the heart is subjected to.
Normally pressure is low during the night, during sleep or during relaxation, and it is higher during the
day, when we smoke, during physical exercise, under effort, when we are anxious or tense. Blood pressure
tends to increase with age and depends greatly on the individual way of life. It is well known that stress,
obesity, excessive intake of salt and alcohol all contribute to increase arterial pressure.
The blood pressure value measured at home tends to be lower than that measured at the
hospital, in the clinic, or by your doctor. This occurs because one is usually anxious at the hospital
and relaxed at one's home.
5) Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
CLASSIFICATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE VALUES
The following table has been developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), a special agency of the
United Nation for health issues.
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