Citizen CH-452 instruction manual Blood Pressure Q&A, Italiano Français, Problem Checks Response

BLOOD PRESSURE Q&A

English	Q Why is the blood pressure measured at home different from that measured by the
		physician or at a hospital?
	A Your blood pressure may vary due to exercise, the ambient temperature or your
		mental state. When you have a physician or nurse measure your blood pressure, the
		pressure value is likely to be 10 to 20 mmHg higher than usual due to anxiety and/or
		stress. Knowing what affects your blood pressure helps you to better monitor your
Español		health.
	A Our blood pressure is adjusted by automatic nerve function. Blood pressure differs
	Q	Why does the blood pressure obtained vary with measurement?
		with every heart beat. We are likely to think that our blood pressure is constant, but
Português		it varies if you take measurements in repetition. Blood pressure is susceptible to the
		time of day, such as morning 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.
	Q What is the benefit of measuring my blood pressure at home?
	A Blood pressure measurements taken at home give reliable data as they can be
		taken when you are in a stable and relaxed condition. Physicians place considerable
		importance on blood pressure measurements taken at home. You should measure
		your blood pressure at the same time each day and record the variations in your blood
		pressure.
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		Always consult your physician for an interpretation of your blood pressure

readings and to determine the proper treatment.

BEFORE REQUESTING REPAIRS OR TESTING

Make sure to check the following before sending your blood pressure monitor away to be tested or repaired.

Problem	Checks		Response
Display stays blank when	Check whether the		Replace all the batteries
you press the “START/	batteries are dead.		with new ones.
STOP” switch.
	Check whether the		Load the batteries in the
	batteries are installed the		correct direction.
	right way round (	and
	oriented correctly).
No measurements can	Check whether the		Attach the cuff properly.
be taken.	measurement icon	is
	displayed.
	Check whether the cuff is
	attached correctly.
	Did you stay calm during		Measure your blood
	measurement?		pressure again, making
			sure to remain still.
	Note that blood pressure measurement may not be
	possible for someone with an extremely weak pulse
	or cardiac arrhythmia (irregular pulse).
Your blood pressure readings are abnormally high or			See page 22.
low compared with those taken in hospital.
Other phenomena			Remove the batteries from
			the unit and change them
			with new ones.

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