Important Facts About Blood Pressure And Self-Measurement - Microlife Watch BP Home 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.
• 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, weight loss
and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.
• Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
any drugs prescribed by your doctor!
• Depending on emotions, physical exertion and condition, 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!
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• 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 situ-
ations are completely different.
• Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than just
one single measurement.
• Leave a small break of at least 30 - 60 seconds between 2
measurements.
• If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure very
closely as it can change drastically during this time!
• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken
with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation
with your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!