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Taking 3 consecutive readings and averaging them can improve the reliability of blood pressure
measurement at home by a non-professional. This mode of use is especially recommended by
the American Heart Association (AHA).
Reference: Blood Pressure Measurement Instructions. Available on http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-
public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/downloadable/ucm_445846.pdf (Last Visited Sept 21st 2016
- Rule of 3s: 3 readings recommended while sitting, resting, 3 days in a row: in the morning
before taking medications, 3 consecutive readings (MAM); in the evening after taking medica-
tions, 3 readings in a row (MAM). A single reading is not necessarily significant, especially in
terms of monitoring your blood pressure.
- Self-measurement of blood pressure: The monitoring targets, for a known hypertensive sub-
ject, using self-measurement at home, are different from those of the American Heart Associa-
tion (AHA, which establishes the classification of the blood pressure) and lower. These targets
are based on age and may vary depending on your condition.
General case: SBP* < 135 mmHg and DBP* < 85 mmHg
Age > 80 years: SBP* < 150 mmHg
Chronic renal failure: SBP* < 130 mmHg and DBP* < 80 mmHg
* SBP: Systolic Blood Pressure - DBP: Diastolic Blood Pressure
The figures above are for general, informational purposes only and they must be re-validated in each case with
a physician. It is important to check your targets, especially in cases of serious illness or pregnancy.
3. FEATURES
- Oscillometric method
- Pressure sensor inserted in silicon
- Automatic blood pressure and rate measurement
- Heart arrhythmia detection
- Easy to use (one button to take measurements)
- Easy-to-adjust stiff armband
- Automatic switch-off
- Data transfer to Bluetooth 4.0 compatible mobile phones/tablets.
4. USE
4-1. DESCRIPTION
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4-2. INDICATIONS FOR SELF-MEASUREMENT
Self-measurement of blood pressure is recommended for:
- Patients starting antihypertensive treatment to determine its effectiveness
- Patients requiring closer monitoring regarding their consultation dates (patients with coronary
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