Orbegozo TES 4650 Manuel D'instructions page 33

TES 4650
Classification of blood pressure
After each measurement is completed, the LCD display will show your position automatically on the six
segments of the bar indicator which corresponds to World Health Organization (WHO) Blood Pressure
Indicator.
*Note! When a person's systolic and diastolic pressures fall into different categories, the higher category
should apply.
Symptoms of high blood pressure
High blood pressure can go unnoticed for a long
time, since it does not cause noticeable
symptoms. The following are all possible causes of
abnormally high blood pressure:
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Overweight
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High cholesterol level
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Smoking
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Excessive alcohol consumption
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Stress and emotional upset
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Excessive consumption of salt
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Lack of physical exercise
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Genetic/hereditary predisposition
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Underlying illnesses, such as kidney
disorders or endocrine disturbance
Treatment of high blood pressure
If your blood pressure reaches upper values of
140-160 mmHg and lower values of 90-95 mmHg
in repeated measurements over several days, you
should consult your doctor for detailed medical
examination. You can assist the treatment
prescribed by your doctor in the following ways:
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Lose weight and lower you cholesterol
level
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Reduce the consumption of alcohol and
salt
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Stop smoking
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Take regular exercise
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Monitor your blood pressure
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