Microlife BP W90, Manual

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3 BP W90
EN
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 device 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.

A number of factors can affect the accuracy of measure-
ments taken on the wrist.
In some cases, the result may differ
from the measurement taken on the upper arm. We therefore
advise you to compare these values with those produced by the
upper arm measurement and discuss them with your doctor.

Enter your readings in the enclosed
blood pressure diary
. This
will give your doctor a quick overview.

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, relaxation
techniques, weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood
pressure.

Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your doctor.
 Depending on 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 condi-
tions and when you feel relaxed!
Take at least two measure-
ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.

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
situations are completely different.

Several measurements
provide a much clearer picture than just
one single measurement.

Leave a small break
of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
 If you are
pregnant
, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
 If you suffer from a cardiac arrhythmia consult with your doctor
before using the device. See also chapter «Appearance of the
Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol» of this user manual.