Citizen CH-485E instruction manual Questions and Answers on Blood Pressure

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON BLOOD PRESSURE

Why is the blood pressure measured at home different from that measured at a hospital?

Blood pressure is susceptible to mental conditions, in particular. When you have a doctor or nurse measure your blood pressure, the pressure value is likely be higher than usual because of concern and nervousness. (The maximal pressure may be 25 to 30 mmHg higher than usual. For some people, it may be 50 mmHg higher than usual.) On the other hand, you may be relaxed at home to obtain a stable near-normal blood pressure.

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Why does the blood pressure obtained vary with every measurement?

Our blood pressure is adjusted by the function of auto- matic nerve. Blood pressure differs with every heart beat. We are likely to think that our blood pressure is con- stant, but it varies if you take measurements in repeti- tion. Blood pressure is susceptible to the time of day, such as forenoon and afternoon, season and atmospheric temperature. In addition, blood pressure is easily affected by mental stress or emotional ups and downs. It tends to increase when you feel tension or decrease when you are relaxed.

What is the meaning of measuring blood pressure at home?

Blood pressure measured at home is reliable since it can be measured in a stable and relaxed condition. Doctors lay importance on blood pressure measurements taken at home. It is recommended to measure your blood pres- sure at the same time on a daily basis to record blood pressure variation and consult your family doctor instead of fluctuating between hope and fear at every rise and fall of your blood pressure.

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Contents Model CH-485E For proper measurement of blood pressure General RemarksPrecaution for USE and Maintenance Universal Design Display section SET switchIdentification of Parts Place batteries in the compartment HOW to Load BatteriesOpen the cover of battery compartment Close the battery compartment coverTime indicating section Mode switch SET switch HOW to SET the ClockData correcting procedure Correction of the minute of the current time Correcting the minute of an alarm timeCorrecting the hour of an alarm time Correcting the second of the current timeCorrection of the day of the month Correction of the hour of the current timeCorrection of the year Correction of the monthChangeover of the time system How to set the alarmWithout alarm With alarm Put the cuff around your arm HOW to Measure Your Blood PressureYou may measure your blood pressure in the laying posture Start measurement Insert the air hose plug into the main unitManual pressurization Store the cuff in the pocket Data number 1, 2 Earliest data Automatic Changeover FeaturePress POWER/MEASURE switch after the comple Press Memory call switch HOW to Delete Data Stored in Memory Changing the Batteries Resetting OperationArm during measurement Appears when the blood presDescription of Display Marks Curately. Some noises wereAccuracy Pressure Measuring Marks Exhaust Re-Measure BatterySwitch Power switch Inflation DimensionsBlood What is blood pressureAbout Blood Pressure Blood pressure changes at all timesQuestions and Answers on Blood Pressure Before Asking for REPAIR/INSPECTION