Microlife WatchBP Home, Instruction Manual

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There are many causes of excessively high blood
pressure readings. Your doctor will explain them in
more detail and offer treatment where appropriate.
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Blood pressure is subject to wide fluctuations as the
day progresses, and can be impacted by emotions,
physical exertion and other conditions .
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Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in
the arteries generated by the pumping of the heart.
Two data, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic
(lower) value, are always measured.
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The pulse rate is the number of times the heart beats
in a minute.
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Permanently high blood pressure data can damage
your health and must be treated by your doctor!
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Always discuss your home blood pressure
measurement data with your doctor and tell him/her
if you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure.
Never rely on single blood pressure readings.
Important facts about blood pressure and home measurements