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Evaluating the measurements
Cardiac arrhythmia
CAUTION!
Danger to health!
Do not endanger yourself through self-diagnosis or
taking your own therapeutic measures.
•
If the arrhythmia indicator appears frequently after a
measurement, you should advise your physician and
get an in-depth examination. Follow your doctor's
orders.
Arrhythmia detection of the blood pressure monitor may be able to
detect potential cardiac arrhythmia. If the device detects an irregular
pulse, this will be indicated with the arrhythmia indicator
after the
measurement (see
fig. B
). Arrhythmia detection may provide an
indication of an illness, but does not offer a sure diagnosis.
Arrhythmia is an illness involving a malfunction of the bioelectric
control mechanism for the heart beat that results in an abnormal
cardiac rhythm. Compared to a normal cardiac rhythm, symptoms
include missed or premature heart beats or an overall slower or
accelerated pulse. The possible causes include, among other things:
•
physical disposition,
•
advanced age,
•
cardiac illness,
•
excessive consumption of alcohol or nicotine,
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stress,
•
lack of sleep.
If the arrhythmia indicator appears, repeat the measurement.
At the same time, make sure you comply with the basic rules for
correct measurement of blood pressure (see chapter “Performing a
measurement”).
Classifications
Range of
blood
pressure
levels
Systoles
(in mmHG)
Diastoles
(in mmHG)
Measure
Optimal
< 120
< 80
Check your blood pressure
on your own regularly.
Normal
120 – 129
80 – 84
Check your blood pressure
on your own regularly.
Elevated
normal
130 – 139
85 – 89
Have your blood pressure
checked regularly by a
physician.
Level 1: Slight
hypertension
140 – 159
90 – 99
Have your blood pressure
checked regularly by a
physician.
