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10. Pulse pressure

The pulse pressure – not to be confused with the pulse beat – provides an indication
of the stretchability of the blood vessels. A hard system of vessels can have a
negative effect on the cardiovascular system. Studies show that the cardiovascular
risk increases if the pulse pressure value is consistently greater than 65 mmHg.
The heart works in two phases, the contraction phase (systole) and the relaxation
phase (diastole). The pressure difference between systole and diastole is called the
pulse pressure or pulse amplitude. The higher the pulse pressure, the harder the
vessels.
High pulse pressure above 65 mmHg
Increased pulse pressure 55 to 65 mmHg
Normal pulse pressure
below 55 mmHg
If your pulse pressure is permanently above 55 mmHg, consult your doctor.

11. Irregular pulse waves and cardiac arrhythmia

If the " " symbol for irregular pulse waves flashes after
a measurement, the unit has recorded irregular pulses
during the measurement. This can be set off by an irregular
heartbeat (arrhythmia), disturbances caused by movement,
talking or even breathing in deeply. The symbol is stored
with the respective measurement.
If the symbol appears more frequently, this may be caused by an irregular heartbeat
and must be discussed with your doctor! Measurement results accompanied by
flashing pulse displays should therefore be viewed as critical and repeated under
more favourable conditions.
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12. Using the memory

Measured results are automatically stored in the memory. The memory can store
up to 60 results and the average value. When more than 60 measured values have
been stored, the oldest value (No. 60) is deleted to allow the latest value (No. 1)
to be recorded.
Press the Memory button to call up data. The average value
of the stored results is displayed with "A", the values for
systole, diastole and pulse and the pulse pressure (PP) are
shown alternately in the display.
When the Memory button is pressed again, the value
measured last (No. 1) appears. When the date/time function
is activated, systole, diastole and pulse are displayed
alternately with memory number and date, followed by the
pulse pressure (PP) and the time.
Press the Memory button repeatedly to call up further
measured values.
The stored data remain visible in the display for around 30
seconds. The unit then switches itself off.
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