Microlife BP 3AD1-A, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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About blood pressure
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Your blood pressure level is determined in the
circulatory center of your brain. Your nervous
system allows your body to adapt or alter blood
pressure in response to different situations. Your
body alters your pulse or heart rate and the width
of blood vessels through changes in muscles in the
walls of blood vessels.
Your blood pressure reading is highest when your
heart pumps or ejects blood. This stage is called your Systolic blood pressure.
Your blood pressure is lowest when the heart rests (in-between beats). This is called your
Diastolic blood pressure.
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It is critical to maintain blood pressure values within a “normal” range in order to prevent
cardiovascular diseases. Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension)
have associated long- and medium-term health risks. These risks concern the arterial blood
vessels of your body, which are endangered due to constriction caused by deposits in the
vessel walls (arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of blood to important organs (heart, brain,
muscles) can be the result. Furthermore, with long-term increased blood pressure values,
the heart will become structurally damaged.
There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate
between common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter
group can be ascribed to specific organic malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for
information about the possible origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
Normal blood pressure values
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Blood pressure is too high when, at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg or the
systolic blood pressure is over 140 mmHg.
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If you obtain readings in this range, consult your doctor immediately. High blood pressure
values over time can damage blood vessels, vital organs such as the kidney, and your heart.
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Should the systolic blood pressure values lie between 140 mmHg and 160 mmHg or the
diastolic blood pressure values lie between 90 mmHg and 95 mmHg, likewise, consult your
doctor. Regular self-checks will be necessary.
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With blood pressure values that are too low (i.e., systolic values under 105 mmHg or
diastolic values under 60 mmHg), consult with your doctor.
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Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood pressure
monitor is recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes in your values early
and react appropriately.
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