1.2B Care of the Device
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Do not
drop or bang the unit. Prevent sudden jerks, jars, or shocks to the device to prevent damage.
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Do not
insert any foreign objects in any device openings or vents.
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Do not
disassemble the unit.
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Do not
store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity, or in places with a lot of dust.
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Do not use
gasoline, thinner or similar solvents. Carefully remove spots
on the cuff with a damp cloth and soap.
Do not
wash the cuff.
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Your blood pressure level is determined in the circulatory centre of your brain. Your nervous system allows your
body to adapt or alter blood pressure in response to different situations. Your body alters your pulse or heart rate
and the width of blood vessels through changes in muscles in the walls of blood vessels.
Your blood pressure reading is highest when your heart pumps or ejects blood. This stage is called your
systolic
blood pressure.
Your blood pressure is lowest when the heart rests (in-between beats). This is called your
diastolic blood
pressure.
It is critical to maintain blood pressure values within a “normal” range in order to prevent cardiovascular
diseases. Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) have associated long and medium term
health risks. These risks concern the arterial blood vessels of your body, which are endangered due to constriction
caused by deposits in the vessel walls (arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of blood to important organs (heart,
brain, muscles) can be the result. Furthermore, with long-term increased blood pressure values, the heart will
become structurally damaged.
There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate between common
primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be ascribed to specific organic
malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible origins of your own increased blood
pressure values.
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Blood pressure is too high when, at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 85 mmHg or the systolic blood pressure
is over 135 mmHg (140 mmHg/ 90 mmHg when taken in medical office).
If you obtain readings in this range, consult your doctor immediately. High blood pressure values over time can
damage blood vessels, vital organs such as the kidney, and your heart.
Should the systolic blood pressure values lie between 135 mmHg and 160 mmHg or the diastolic blood pressure
values lie between 85 mmHg and 95 mmHg, consult your doctor. Regular self-checks will be necessary.
With blood pressure values that are too low (i.e., systolic values under 105 mmHg or diastolic values under
60 mmHg), consult with your doctor.
Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood pressure monitor is recommended.
This way you can detect possible changes in your values early and react appropriately.