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General instructions for self-measurement
1. Fluctuations in blood pressure are quite
normal. Even when measurements are
repeated, there can be marked differ-
ences. Single or irregular measure-
ments do not provide reliable informa-
tion about the actual blood pressure. A
reliable evaluation is only possible if reg-
ular measurements are taken under
comparable conditions and the measure-
ment values entered in the blood pres-
sure record card.
2.
Self-testing does not mean self-
treatment. Do not on
any
account
change the dose of medicine prescribed
by your doctor of your own accord.
3. Irregular heartbeats can affect the accu-
racy of the monitor or result in incorrect
measurements (see page 65).
4. Incorrect measurements can also occur
in patients with a weak pulse (possibly
in patients wearing a pacemaker, for ex-
ample). The blood pressure monitor it-
self has no effect on the pacemaker.
5. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor
before using the monitor.
6. Always take the measurement in a calm
and relaxed state.
You are recommended to check your
blood pressure twice a day – in the morn-
ing on getting up and in the evening
once you have relaxed after work.
7. Always measure your blood pressure
from the arm with the higher blood
pressure values (where not required
otherwise (see page 54)).
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