Medisana MTD Instruction Manual page 23

This ensures comparable results and helps in detecting the first signs of high
blood pressure. If high blood pressure remains undetected, it increases the risk
of further cardiovascular diseases.
The following table shows the classification of high and low blood pressure,
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without taking age into consideration. This blood pressure assessment scale
Blood
corresponds to the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
pressure
classification
Low blood pressure Normal blood pressure
systolic below <100
diastolic below <60
Types of high blood pressure
mild hypertension
(yellow
display area
systolic 140 – 159
diastolic 90 – 99
There are many factors that can influence blood pressure. Readings can be
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affected seriously by stress, fear, heavy physical exertion or the time of day at
Fluctuations in
which the measurements are taken. Your personal blood pressure values are
blood pressure
subject to considerable fluctuation during the course of the day and the year.
These fluctuations are particularly pronounced in the case of patients suffering
from hypertension. Blood pressure is usually at its highest during physical
exertion and at its lowest at night when you are asleep.
• Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare the
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Influencing
• Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who is
and evaluating
readings
• When taking readings, remember that the daily values are influenced by
THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND:
Take a blood pressure reading daily and on a regular basis,
even if you are experiencing no apparent complaints.
(green display area
systolic 100 – 139
diastolic 60 – 89
medium hypertension
(orange
display area
)
systolic 160 – 179
diastolic 100 – 109
WARNING
Blood pressure that is too low represents just as great a health
risk as blood pressure that is too high! Fits of dizziness may lead
to dangerous situations arising (e.g. on stairs or in traffic)!
results. Do not draw any conclusions from a single reading.
also familiar with your personal medical history. When using the unit
regularly and recording the values for your doctor, you should visit the
doctor from time to time to keep him updated.
several factors. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drugs and physical
exertion influence the measured values in various ways.
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)
serious hypertension
(red
display area
)
systolic > _ 180
diastolic > _ 110
GB
)
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