Important Facts About Blood Pressure And Self-Measurement - Microlife aponorm Mobil Soft Control Manual

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measurement

· Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the
arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are always
measured. The instrument also indicates the pulse rate (the
number of times the heart beats in a minute).
· Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
· Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on
single blood pressure readings.
· A number of factors can affect the accuracy of measure-
ments taken on the wrist. In some cases, the result may differ
from the measurement taken on the upper arm. We therefore
advise you to compare these values with those produced by the
upper arm measurement and discuss them with your doctor.
· Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary. This
will give your doctor a quick overview.
· There are many causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, the following
factors can lower your blood pressure: relaxation techniques,
weight loss and exercise.
· Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any
drugs prescribed by your doctor!
· Depending on physical exertion and condition, your blood pressure
is subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should
therefore take your measurements in the same quiet
conditions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two
measurements per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
· It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succession
to produce significantly different results.
· Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as these
situations are completely different.
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