What Is Hypertension - ADC 6016 Instruction Manual

2.5. What is Hypertension?

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is elevated systolic or diastolic
levels. In 90 to 95 percent of the diagnosed cases, the specific
causes are unknown, although the condition is often linked with
family history, and lifestyle. This is referred to as essential
hypertension. In the remaining cases, high blood pressure is a
symptom of an underlying, often treatable condition, which if
corrected, may normalize blood pressure. This less common type is
known as secondary hypertension.
Hypertension, if left untreated, may contribute to kidney disease,
heart attack, stroke, or other debilitating illnesses.
The following standards for assessment of high blood pressure
(without regard to age) have been established by the Joint National
Committee, 2003.
Range Systolic Diastolic
Classifications Blood Pressure Blood Pressure
Normal <120
Prehypertension 120 - 139 80 - 99
–– H Y P E R T E N S I O N
Stage 1 140 - 159 90 - 99
(Moderate)
Stage 2 160+ 100+
(Severe)
(JNC-7 report: Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure / 2003)
Remember only a physician is qualified to interpret the readings
obtained from your blood pressure monitor. No attempt should ever
be made at self-diagnosis or treatment.
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Other possible malfunctions and their elimination
If problems occur when using the device, the following points should be
checked and if necessary, the corresponding measures are to be taken:
Malfunction
The display remains blank when the
instrument is switched on although
the batteries are inserted.
The device frequently fails to measure
the blood pressure values, or the values
measured are too low (too high).
Every measurement produces a different
value
Precaution
Measures
<80 Monitor regularly
Blood pressure values measured differ
Contact your physician
from those values measured by your
––
physician.
Contact your
physician Immediately
Contact your
physician URGENTLY
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Remedy
1.Check the polarity of the batteries to ensure
they are inserted correctly.
2.If the display is unusual, re-insert batteries or
exchange them for fresh batteries.
1.Check the positioning of the cuff.
2.Measure the blood pressure again in peace
and quiet under observance of the process
made in Section 5.
1.Read Section 5.2 "Common sources of
Repeat the measurement.
error
."
NOTE: Blood pressure fluctuates
continually so successive measurements
will show some variability.
1.Record the daily development of the values
measured and consult your doctor.
NOTE: Individuals visiting their doctor fre-
quently experience anxiety which can
result in a higher reading at the doctor's
than obtained at home under resting condi-
.
tions
Further Information
Blood pressure is subject to fluctuation even for healthy people.
Comparable measurements always require the same conditions (Quiet
conditions)! If, in spite of observing all these factors, the fluctuations
are larger than 15mmHg, and/or you hear irregular pulse tones, con-
sult your doctor. For licensing, this device has been subjected to strict
clinical tests. The computer program used to measure the blood pres-
sure values was tested by experienced specialist physicians in Ger-
many. The same computer program is used in every individual device.
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