Hartmann Veroval compact BPU 22 Instructions For Use Manual page 45

Important instructions for self-measurements
Even minor changes in internal and external factors (e.g. deep
breathing, stimulants, talking, excitement, environmental factors)
can lead to fluctuations in blood pressure. This explains why devia-
ting values are often measured at the doctor or pharmacist.
Measurement results depend fundamentally on the measurement
location and the position of the patient (sitting, standing, recli-
ning). They are also influenced by physical activity and physiolo-
gical preconditions of the patient, for example. For comparable
values, carry out the measurement in the same location and the
same position.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system can lead to erroneous
readings or lower the accuracy of the measurement. The accuracy
may also be affected if you have very low blood pressure, diabetes,
circulatory disorders and arrhythmias as well as chills or tremors.
Consult your doctor before measuring your own blood
pressure if ...
you are pregnant. Blood pressure may vary during pregnancy.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is particularly important if you
have high blood pressure because elevated values may affect foe-
tal development. Check with your doctor in any case to find out if
and when you should measure your own blood pressure, especially
if you suffer from pre-eclampsia.
you have diabetes, liver function disorders or narrowing of blood
vessels (e.g. arteriosclerosis, peripheral arterial occlusive disease)
because deviating measurements may occur in such cases.
you have certain blood disorders (e.g. haemophilia) or severe circu-
latory disorders or are taking blood-thinning drugs.
you wear a cardiac pacemaker because it may lead to deviating
measured values. The blood pressure monitor itself has no impact
on a cardiac pacemaker. Please note that the pulse rate displayed
is not suitable for checking the frequency of cardiac pacemakers.
you tend to bruise easily and/or are sensitive to pressure pain.
you suffer from severe irregular heartbeat or cardiac arrhythmias.
Because of the oscillometric measurement method that is used, in
some cases incorrect measured values are obtained or the blood
pressure cannot be measured.
If this symbol appears often, it may indicate heart rhythm
disorders (arrhythmias). If this is the case, please consult your doc-
tor. Severe heart rhythm disorders may sometimes produce false
measurements or lower the measurement accuracy. Please discuss
with your doctor whether taking your own blood pressure readings
is suitable for you.
Your self-measured values are for your information only – they are
not a substitute for a medical examination! Discuss your measured
values with your doctor and under no circumstances make your
own medical decisions based on these measurements (e.g. medi-
cations and their dosages)!
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