Beurer medical BC 32 Mode D'emploi page 16

• You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing the
button .
• The icon appears if it has not been possible to perform
the measurement properly. Observe the section in these
instructions on error messages/troubleshooting and repeat
the measurement.
• The device switches off automatically after 1 minute.
Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement!
Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia disor-
ders during measurement and if necessary indicates the meas-
urement with the flashing icon
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-
tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects
in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The
Range of blood pressure values
Grade 3: Severe hypertension
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension
Grade 1: Mild hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate
the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded. If
the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two differ-
ent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range and
.
Systolic (in mmHg)
> = 180
160 – 179
140 – 159
130 – 139
120 – 129
< 120
symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or exces-
sively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things,
by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use
of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be
ascertained through examination by your doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for 5
minutes between measurements and not talk or move during
the measurement. If the icon
tact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based on
the test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your doc-
tor's instructions.
WHO classification:
According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest find-
ings, the test results can be classified and evaluated according
to the following chart:
Diastolic (in mmHg)
> = 110
100 – 109
90 – 99
85 – 89
80 – 84
< 80
diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO clas-
sification on the unit indicates the higher range (high-normal in
the example described).
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is displayed
appears often, please con-
Measure
Seek medical advice
Seek medical advice
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Check it yourself
Check it yourself