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1. Introduction
1.1. Features of your blood pressure monitor.
This blood pressure monitor (BP 3ABO-H) is a semi-automatic, digital blood pressure measuring
device for use on the upper arm. It enables very fast and reliable measurement of the systolic
and diastolic blood pressure as well as the pulse through the oscillometric method of measuring.
The device offers a clinically tested measurement accuracy and has been designed to be user-
friendly.
The large display allows both operational status and cuff pressure to be visible for the entire
duration of the measurement.
Before using, please read this instruction manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place.
For further questions on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement, please contact your
doctor.
Attention!
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
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Caution: Self measurement of blood pressure helps your health care professional
assist in the management of your blood pressure. Unusual values must always
be discussed with your doctor. Under no circumstances should you alter the
dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the functioning of heart
pacemakers!
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In cases of cardiac irregularity (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this
instrument should only be evaluated by your doctor.
Electromagnetic interference:
The device contains sensitive electronic components (Microcomputer). Therefore, avoid strong
electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device, such as cellular telephones
and microwave ovens. These devices, when in operation close to your blood pressure monitor,
can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.
2. Important information on blood pressure and its measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in a part of the brain called the circulatory center. This
part of your brain responds to a situation through feedback with the nervous system.To adjust
the blood pressure, the strength and frequency of the heart (Pulse) as well as the width of circu-
latory blood vessels is altered. Blood vessel width is altered by fine muscles in the blood vessel
walls.
The level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during heart activity: During blood ejec-
tion from the heart (Systole) the value is maximal (systolic blood pressure value). At the end of
the heart’s ‘rest period’, Diastole or diastolic blood pressure value, blood pressure falls to a low
value. Blood pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular
