Microlife BP RM 100 Instruction Manual page 6

Should the systolic blood-pressure values lie between 140mmHg and 160mmHg and/or the diastolic blood-
pressure values lie between 90mmHg and 100mmHg, consult your doctor. Regular self-checks will be
necessary.
When blood-pressure values are too low, i.e. systolic values under 100mmHg and/or diastolic values under
60mmHg, consult your doctor.
Even with normal blood-pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood-pressure monitor is
recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes in your values early and react appropriately.
If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, please keep a record of the level of
your blood pressure by carrying out regular self-measurements at specific times of the day. Show these
values to your doctor. Never use the results of your measurements to independently alter drug
doses prescribed by your doctor.
Table for classifying blood-pressure values (units mmHg): World Health Organization:
Range
Hypotension
Normal range
Mild hypertension
Moderate hypertension
Serious hypertension
Specific systolic
hypertension
Further information
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• If your values are mostly «normal» under resting conditions but exceptionally high under conditions of
physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you are suffering from so-called «labile hypertension».
In any case, please discuss the values with your doctor.
• Correctly measured diastolic blood-pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate medical
treatment.
2.3. What can be done, if regular increased/low values are obtained?
a) Please consult your doctor.
b) Increased blood-pressure values (various forms of hypertension) over time are associated with conside-
rable risks to health. Blood vessels in your body are endangered due to constriction caused by deposits
in the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). This can result in a deficient supply of blood to important organs
(heart, brain, muscles). Additionally, the heart will become structurally damaged.
c) There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate between the common
primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension can cause
organ malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible origins of your own
increased blood pressure values.
d) There are lifestyle changes you can make to prevent and reduce high blood pressure. These measures
must be part of a healthy lifestyle and include:
Systolic
Blood Pressure
lower than 100
between 100 and 140
between 140 and 160
between 160 and 180
higher than 180
higher than 140
Diastolic
Blood Pressure
lower than 60
between 60 and 90
between 90 and 100
between 100 and 110
higher than 110
lower than 90
Recommendations
Check with your doctor
Self-check
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Urgent! See your doctor.
Consult your doctor
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