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If you are undergoing medical treatment and receiving medication, consult your doctor to determine the most
appropriate time to measure your blood pressure. Never alter the dosages of any medication without direction
from your doctor.
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Your blood pressure depends on several factors, such as age, gender, weight, and physical condition. It also
depends on the environment and your state of mind at the time of measurement. In general, your blood
pressure is lower when you are asleep and higher when you are active. Your blood pressure may be higher
when recorded at a hospital or a clinic and may be lower when measured in the relaxing comfort of your home.
Due to these variations, we recommend that you record your blood pressure regularly at home as well as at
your doctor’s clinic.
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Try to record your blood pressure regularly at the same time of the day and under the same conditions.This will
help your physician detect any extreme variations in your blood pressure and thus treat you accordingly.
• Morning Hypertension ( > 135 / 85 mm Hg): Recently, several studies have identified elevated cardiovascular
risks (heart failure, stroke, angina) associated with “morning hypertension”. There is a typical rise in blood
pressure during the physiological changes from sleep to arising for the day.
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The ideal time to measure your blood pressure is in the morning just after you wake up, before breakfast
and any physical activity, and in the absence of the urge to urinate. If this is not possible, try to take the
measurements later in the morning, before you start any physical activity. Relax for a few minutes before you
record your blood pressure.
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Your blood pressure increases or decreases under the following circumstances:
Blood pressure is higher than normal:
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when you are excited, nervous, or tense
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while taking a bath
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during and after exercise or strenuous physical activity
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when it is cold
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within one hour after meals
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after drinking tea, coffee, or other caffeinated drinks
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after smoking tobacco
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when your bladder is full
Blood pressure is lower than normal:
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after consuming alcohol
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after taking a bath
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The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers.
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If you have been
diagnosed
with a severe arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, vascular constriction, liver
disorders, or diabetes, have a cardiac pacemaker, or are pregnant, measurements made with this instrument
should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
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Take care while handling the batteries in the device. Incorrect usage may cause battery fluid leakage.
To prevent such accidents, refer to the following instructions:
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Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
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Turn off power after use. Remove and store the batteries if you are not planning to use the device for an
extended period of time.
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Do not mix different types, brands, or size of batteries. This may cause damage to the product.
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Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Remove batteries and dispose of them according to the proper regulations in your area.
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Do not disassemble batteries or expose them to heat or fire.
