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Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement!
Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia disor­
ders during measurement and if necessary indicates the meas­
urement with the flashing icon
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi­
tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects
in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The symp­
toms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or excessively
fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things, by heart
disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use of stimu­
lants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be ascertained
through examination by your doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
the measurement. Please note that you should rest for 5 minutes
between measurements and not talk or move during the meas­
Table for classification of blood pressure values for adults:
Range
Hypotonia (degraded blood pressure)
Normal range
Pre­hypertensive blood pressure range*
High blood pressure ­ degree
High blood pressure ­ degree
(*) Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure
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is displayed after
systolic (in mmhg)
< 105
105 – 119
120 – 139
140 – 159
≥ 160
urement. If the icon
tor. Any self­diagnosis and treatment based on the test results
may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your doctor's instructions.
WhO classification:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and National High Blood
Pressure Education Program Coordinating Committee have
developed a blood pressure standard, according to which areas
of low­ and high­risk blood pressure are identified. This standard,
however, is a general guideline as individual's blood pressure var­
ies among different people and different age groups ... etc.
It is important that you consult with your physician regularly.
Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as
well as the point at which you will be considered at risk.
Diastolic (in mmhg)
< 60
60 – 79
80 – 89
90 – 99
≥ 100
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appears often, please contact your doc­
Action
Self check
Self check
Check with doctor
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Adapted from JNC 2003