Interpreting The Results - Soehnle CONNECT 400 Mode D'emploi

What is systolic and diasto-
lic blood pressure?
When the heart ventricles contract
to pump blood out of the heart, the
blood pressure reaches its maximum
value in the cycle, the so-called
systolic value. The blood pressure
reaches its lowest value in the cycle
when the heart ventricles relax. This
is the diastolic blood pressure.
How are blood pressure
values usually categorized?
The classification of blood pressure
published in 1999 by the World
Health Organization (WHO) and the
International Society of Hypertensi-
on (ISH) is as follows:
Classifica-
tion
Grade 3 HT
Grade 2 HT
Grade 1 HT
High normal
Normal
Optimal
HT = Hypertension (high blood pressure)
IMPORTANT
Only a medical doctor can determine your nor-
mal blood pressure range. Please see a doctor
if your measurement results are outside of this
range.
SYS DIA
(mm HG) (mm HG)
≥ 180 ≥ 110
160 – 179 100 – 109
140 – 159 90 – 99
130 – 139 85 – 89
120 – 129 80 – 84
< 120 < 80

INTERPRETING THE RESULTS

Recognizing irregular
pulse
The device recognizes irregular pulse
(arrhythmia) if the heartbeat fluctua-
tes while measuring the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure. The blood
pressure monitor records heartbeat
intervals and calculates the average
value during each measurement. If
an average value is greater than or
equal 25%, the measurement result
also displays a warning signal for
irregular pulse.
The warning "irregular pulse" shows
that an irregular pulse has been de-
termined during the measurement, which
might indicate arrhythmia. Generally, this is
NOT a cause for concern. However, if the symbol
is displayed frequently, we recommend that
you speak with your doctor. The device does not
replace a cardiology examination but provides
an early detection of irregular pulse.
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