10
CHECKLIST FOR MEASURING YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE CORRECTLY
AND ACCURATELY
Avoid eating, smoking or any activity immediately
before taking the measurement.
Sit down and relax for a few minutes before taking the
measurement.
Always measure the same arm (normally left, or as
instructed by your doctor).
Ideally, remove close-fitting garments from upper arm.
If you roll up your sleeve, ensure it does not cause
constriction of the blood flow in your upper arm.
Do not place the cuff over thick clothes.
You should fit the cuff closely, but not too tight so you can
insert a finger between your arm and the cuff.
Make sure that the cuff is positioned about 1 inch or 2 cm
above the elbow, and your QardioArm is positioned on
the inner side of the arm, over the artery.
The Qardio logo should be on the bottom, towards
your hand.
Support your arm so it is relaxed and ensure the
QardioArm is at the same level as your heart. Your arm
should remain slightly bent while taking the measurement.
The blood pressure measurement can be stopped at any
time by pressing the Cancel button on the Qardio App.
THE TRAFFIC LIGHT INDICATOR
The blood pressure measurement screen shows you the
range within which the indicated blood pressure value lies.
Depending on the values detected, the bar is colored in green
(optimum value), yellow (high value), orange (very high value),
or red (dangerously high value). The classification corresponds
to the 4 ranges in the table as defined by the international
guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH), as described in “How to Evaluate
Your Blood Pressure”.
