Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate Throughout The Day; Why Do I Have Different Readings When I Take My Blood Pressure; At The Doctor's Office And My Home - Vive DMD1001 User Manual

CAUTION
!
Only a physician can tell your
normal BP range. Please contact
a physician if your measuring
result falls out of the range. Kindly
note that only a physician could
tell whether your blood pressure
value has reached a dangerous
point.
Irregular Heartbeat Detector
This Blood Pressure Monitor is
equipped with
function of Irregular Heartbeat
(IHB) Detector.
measurement,
records the heartbeat intervals
and works out the standard
deviation. If the calculated value
is larger than or equal to 15,
this equipment will light up the
IHB symbol on the screen when
displaying the measuring result.
WARNING
!
The appearance of the IHB icon
indicates that a pulse irregularity
consistent with
heart-beat was detected during
measurement. Usually this is NOT
a cause for concern. However,
if the symbol appears often, we
recommend you seek medical
advice. Please note that the
device does not replace a
cardiac examination, but serves
to detect pulse irregularities at an
early stage.
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During each
this equipment
an irregular
Why does my blood pressure
fluctuate throughout the day?
1. Individual blood pressure can
change on a daily basis. It is also
affected by the way you apply
the cuff and the measurement
position. Please take measu-
rements using the same method
to ensure accuracy.
2. The variations in the pressure can
be greater or smaller, depending
on the actual medicine taken.
3. Waiting at least 3 minutes for
another measurement.
Why do I have different readings
when I take my blood pressure at
the doctor's office and my
home?
Blood pressure can fluctuate
over a period of 24 hours based
on: weather, emotions, exercise,
stress, etc.
When you
pressure at home, make sure
to pay close attention to the
following:
• If the cuff is secured properly.
• If the cuff is too tight or too loose.
• If the cuff is secured on the
upper arm.
• If you feel anxious.
You had better take 2-3 deep
breaths. Advice: Wait at least 4-5
minutes until you calm down.
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take your blood