•The systolic pressure increases with age.
•Women have a greater risk of increased blood pressure after the menopause.
•Insufficient sleep, smoking, obesity, alcohol and certain illnesses cause blood pressure to rise.
•Bathing and toilet visits may cause blood pressure to rise.
When is my blood pressure too high or too low?
High blood pressure is also called hypertension. Low blood pressure is also called hypotension. The table below shows general guidelines for when your blood pressure is too high or too low. You should always consult your doctor for exact readings.
Range | Systolic | Diastolic |
Very high | > 140 mmHg | > 90 mmHg |
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Very low blood | < 90 mmHg | < 50 mmHg |
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Why should I measure my blood pressure?
Blood pressure rises naturally with age. But high blood pressure can also be the first sign of illness, being overweight or of the arteries beginning to stiffen, which increases the risk of blood clots, among other things. It is therefore a good idea to keep an eye on your blood pressure and consult a doctor if it seems unusually high or low. Write down your own readings, or save them using the memory function, to be able to show them to your doctor.
Important! Do not use to make medical diagnoses. For use only as reference. Consult a doctor if your blood pressure readings seem abnormal. Always follow the procedure specified in these user instructions when taking readings.
PRIOR TO FIRST USE
Inserting the batteries
•Caution! To save readings in the memory, change the batteries within one minute. If changing the batteries takes more than
one minute, the display will show all its symbols for a moment, and will require resetting (all saved readings will be deleted).
•Change the batteries when the battery symbol (g) is shown in the display (6).
•Remove battery cover by pressing the lock tab and lift up.
•Insert four AAA batteries. Check batteries are correctly polarised (see diagram in battery compartment.)
•Replace the cover.
Fitting cuff and air hose
•Connect hose connector (8) to air hose hole (5).
•Check connector is pushed in as far as possible and is secure.
USING THE APPLIANCE
Preparing for a blood pressure reading
•Sit or lie down for
•Avoid eating, smoking, exercising, bathing or drinking alcohol, coffee or tea before taking the reading.
•Do not go to the toilet immediately before the reading.
•Do not take a blood pressure reading if you are excited, stressed or tense.
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