Evaluating Results - Beurer BM 50 Mode D'emploi

4. If audio output is on, the device will announce the results for systolic pressure, diastolic pressure,
heart rate (pulse), blood pressure classification category, and, if applicable, irregular heartbeat (see
the "Irregular Heartbeat" section below for details). While the announcement plays, you can adjust
the playback volume using the +/- Buttons.
5. " _" (where the blank space is a number 1-6) will appear if the measurement was not performed
properly. Refer to the „Troubleshooting Guide" section for details about specific
error message numbers and then repeat the measurement.
6. Press the Start/Stop Button to shut off the blood pressure monitor.
The measurement is now stored in the selected user memory.
The device will also shut off automatically after about one minute.
7. Wait at least five minutes before taking another measurement.

7. Evaluating Results

Irregular Heartbeat:
This device can detect irregular heartbeat patterns during measurement and will indicate them by
displaying the Irregular Heartbeat Icon
This could be an indicator for arrhythmia, a condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal. These
symptoms (omitted or premature heartbeats, slow or excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among
other things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use of stimulants, stress, or lack
of sleep. Only your doctor can determine if you do have arrhythmia.
Repeat the measurement if the Irregular Heartbeat Icon
least five minutes between measurements and do not talk or move during measurement. If the icon
appears often, contact your doctor, since self-diagnosis and treatment based solely on the test results
may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your doctor's instructions.
Risk indicator:
Measurements can be classified and assessed by the table below. However, these standard values
are only a general guideline, since individual blood pressure varies in different people and different age
groups, etc.
Hypertension Category
Grade 3:
Severe hypertension
Grade 2:
Moderate hypertension
Grade 1:
Mild hypertension
High Normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999 (World Health Organization)
and announcing ""A possible cardiac arrhythmia was found."
Systolic
(in mmHg)
red ≥ 180
orange 160 – 179
yellow 140 – 159
green 130 – 139
green 120 – 129
green < 120
displays after a measurement. Rest for at
Diastolic
Action
(in mmHg)
≥ 110 Seek medical advice
100 – 109 Seek medical advice
Have your doctor check your
90 – 99
blood pressure regularly
Have your doctor check your
85 – 89
blood pressure regularly
80 – 84 Continue self-monitoring
< 80 Continue self-monitoring
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