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Why are the blood pressure values measured at home different from those
measured at the doctor's office?
Blood pressure varies 24 hours a day. It can also change depending on the weather, your
mental state, exercise, etc.
In a doctor's office: The blood pressure measured may be higher because of stress or
worry.
At home: If the blood pressure measured is sometimes higher or lower than the
measurement at the doctor's office, check the following.
1
Is the cuff wrapped firmly?
2
Make sure that the cuff is not wrapped too loosely or too tightly.
Is the cuff wrapped around the upper arm? Make sure it is not partly covering the
elbow.
For how to wrap the cuff correctly, refer to page 9.
3 Do you feel worried or irritated?
Before taking measurements, take 2 or 3 deep breaths and relax to stabilize blood
pressure. In addition, it is recommended that you sit quietly for about 4 to 5 minutes
before taking measurements.
Why are measured blood pressure values different each time | take a
measurement?
1
Blood pressure changes even within a single day, and it is different depending on the
measurement posture. Because of this, when taking measurements, be sure to
always take measurements under the same conditions.
2
Blood pressure may change greatly due to the effects of medication you may be
taking.
3
When taking 2 measurements in succession, be sure to stay quiet for 4 to 5 minutes
before taking the next measurement.
The QZ
mark does not light when an arm is moved.
The EZ
mark is a function to notify you that your arm is bent or to indicate extra loads
on the cuff.
Therefore, it may not indicate motion (bending an arm slightly, etc.).
If you are concerned about the result, retry the measurement.
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