Blood pressure measured in a doctor’s office provides only a momentary value. Repeated measurements at home may be useful when monitoring one’s actual blood pressure values.
Many people may have a different blood pressure reading when they measure at home, because they tend to be more relaxed than when in the doctor‘s office.
Regular blood pressure measurements taken at home may provide your doctor with useful information on your «everyday» values.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set up the following standard blood pressure values when measured at resting pulse.
Blood pressure | Normal | Mild | Severe | |
(mm Hg) | values | hypertension | hypertension | |
SYS = systolic |
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= upper value | up to 140 | 140 | – 180 | over 180 |
DIA = diastolic |
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= lower value | up to 90 | 90 | – 110 | over 110 |
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Important
•This product is intended for household use only. Keep product and batteries away from children.
•People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arterio- sclerosis in extremeties, diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their doctor before measuring their blood pressure themselves, because deviations in blood pressure values may occur in such cases.
•The active positioning system was developed based on anthropological studies conducted in Europe and is applicable for populations with comparable conditions. The system guides the user for repeatable measuring positions.
•If you are under medical treatment or receiving medication, please consult your doctor.
•The use of this blood pressure monitor is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your doctor.
•Do not spill liquids on this device.
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