in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The
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
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
diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO clas-
sification on the unit indicates the higher range (high-normal in
the example described).
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-
is displayed
ings, the test results can be classified and evaluated according
to the following chart:
Systolic (in mmHg)
Diastole (in mmHg)
>=180
>=110
160 –179
100 –109
140 –159
90 – 99
130 –139
85 – 89
120 –129
80 – 84
<120
<80
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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
6. Saving, retrieving and deleting results
• The results of each successful measurement are stored
together with date and time. With more than 60 items of
measured data, the earliest items of data measured are lost.
• Select the desired user memory by pressing the MEM button
and then the + button. Press the MEM button again to display
the average of all saved measurements in the user memory.
Press the MEM button again to display the average day meas-
urement for the last 7 days. (day: 5.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m., display
). Press the MEM button again to display the average night
measurement for the last 7 days (night: 5.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.,
appears often, please con-