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trouble-shooting in these instructions for use and repeat the
measurement.
• The device switches off automatically after 2 minutes.
Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement!
Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmias:
This unit can identify potential disruption of the heart rhythm
when measuring and if necessary, indicates this after the meas-
urement with the symbol
This can be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is an illness
in which the heart rhythm is abnormal because of flaws in the
bioelectrical system that regulates the heartbeat. The symptoms
(skipped or premature heart beats, pulse being slow or too fast)
Blood pressure value category
Grade 3: severe hypertension
Grade 2: moderate hypertension
Grade 1: mild hypertension
Above normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999
However, these standard values serve only as a general guide-
line, as the individual blood pressure varies in different people
and different age groups etc.
It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice. Your
doctor will tell you your individual values for normal blood pres-
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.
Systole (in mmHg)
≥180
160 – 179
140 – 159
130 – 139
120 – 129
< 120
can be caused by factors such as heart disease, age, physical
make-up, excess stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia
can only be determined through an examination by your doctor.
If the symbol is shown on the display after the measure-
ment has been taken, it should be repeated. Please ensure that
you rest for 5 minutes beforehand and do not speak or move
during the measurement. If the symbol
please consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis and treatment based
on the measurements can be dangerous. Always follow your
GP's instructions.
WHO classification:
In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World Heath
Organization and the latest findings, the measurements can be
classified and assessed according to the following table.
Diastole (in mmHg) Action
≥ 110 seek medical attention
100 – 109 seek medical attention
90 – 99 regular monitoring by doctor
85 – 89 regular monitoring by doctor
80 – 84 Self-monitoring
< 80 Self-monitoring
sure as well as the value above which your blood pressure is
classified as dangerous.
The bar chart on the display and the scale on the unit show
which category the recorded BMI values fall into. If the values
of systole and diastole fall into two different WHO categories
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appears frequently,