Sanitas SBM 21 Instructions For Use Manual page 18

Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia
disorders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
measurement with the flashing icon
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-
tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects
in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The
symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or exces-
sively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things, by
heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use of
stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be as-
certained through examination by your doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for
5 minutes between measurements and not talk or move dur-
ing the measurement. If the icon
contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based
Range of blood pressure values
Grade 3: Severe hypertension
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension
Grade 1: Mild hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999
.
is displayed
appears often, please
Systolic (in mmHg) Diastolic (in mmHg)
≥= 180 ≥ 110
160 – 179 100 – 109
140 – 159 90 – 99
130 – 139 85 – 89
120 – 129 80 – 84
< 120 < 80
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on the test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your
doctor's instructions.
Classification of measurements:
The measurements can be classified and evaluated in accord-
ance with the following table.
However, these standard values serve only as a general guide-
line, as the individual blood pressure varies in different people
and different age groups etc.
It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice. Your
doctor will tell you your individual values for normal blood pres-
sure as well as the value above which your blood pressure is
classified as dangerous.
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate
the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded.
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two differ-
ent ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range and diastolic
pressure in the normal range) the graphic classification on the
unit indicates the higher range (high-normal in the example
described).
Measure
Seek medical advice
Seek medical advice
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Check it yourself
Check it yourself