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to an increase in blood pressure of
approx. 10 mmHg.
during the measuring procedure.
The cuff of an upper arm monitor
automatically fi nds the correct level
at the arm.
values by approx. 6 – 7 mmHg.
2. Do not consume
any coffee or
nicotine up to
one hour before
measurement.
3. Do not measure
when you have a
strong urge to
urinate. A full
bladder can lead
4. Take measure-
ments from the
naked upper arm
and while sitting
upright.
5. In the case of
using a wrist
monitor, hold the
cuff at the level
of the heart
6. Do not talk or
move during the
measuring proce-
dure. Talking
increases the
1 min
relieved from pressure in prepara-
tion for a new measurement.
together with any drugs taken,
the date and time in your blood
pressure diary.
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should continue to check them for
monitoring purposes.
approx. 100,000 different blood
pressure values every day,
individual measurements have no
signifi cance. Only regular measure-
ments at the same time each day
over a long period of time allow
a meaningful evaluation of blood
pressure values.
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7. Wait at least one
minute between
two measure-
ments, so that
the vessels are
8. Enter values
in the blood
pressure diary:
note down the
measured values,
9. Take measure-
ments regularly.
Even if your
values have
improved, you
10. Always take
measurements at
the same time of
day. Because a
person has