Table Of Contents; Important Facts About Blood Pressure And Self-Measurement - Microlife BP A100 Instructions Manual
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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
The instrument also indicates the pulse rate (the number of
always measured.
Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
times the heart beats in a minute).
Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
health and must be treated by your doctor!
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely
Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary.
on single blood pressure readings.
There are many causes of excessively high blood pressure
This will give your doctor a quick overview.
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation
techniques, weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood
Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
pressure.
Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is
any drugs prescribed by your doctor!
subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should
therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-
tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two measure-
It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succes-
ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in
sion to produce significantly different results.
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than
these situations are completely different.
Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
just one single measurement.
If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
measurements.
If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see
very closely as it can change drastically during this time!
«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this instrument should
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
frequency of heart pacemakers!
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