Precautions For Use; Tips On Taking Your Blood Pressure - Nissei WS-1300 Instructions

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Do not use this instrument without consultation with your
doctor if you are under dialysis therapy or on anticoagulants,
antiplatelets or steroids. Use of this instrument under such
conditions could cause internal bleeding.
For specific information on your blood pressure, contact
your physician. Never make any judgment on your own

TIPS ON TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Blood pressure is the force exerted by the heart in pumping the blood
through the arteries and the resistance by the veins to this flow.
Blood pressure varies all the time, influenced by mental and
physical factors and is never constant.
In general, blood pressure is highest during the working hours and
gradually decreases during the afternoon and evening hours. It is
low during sleep and increases at a relatively fast rate after arising
from bed.
Causes for Changes in Blood Pressure
• Body movement • Conversation • Mental Tension • Nervousness
• Emotions • Eating
• Recent Urination or Bowel Movement
• Changes in the surroundings such as movement or noise, etc.
• Drinking Alcohol • Smoking
• Temperature
regarding measurement results.
Use of this device in areas near portable phones, microwave
ovens or other devices with strong electromagnetic field
may cause malfunctions.
Blood pressure measured at home tends to be lower than
when measured in a hospital, clinic or doctor's office.
This is because you are tense at the hospital and relaxed at home.
It is important to know your stable normal blood pressure at home.
Blood pressure at the wrist may be different from that at the
upper arm.
As the thickness of the blood vessels differs depending on
measuring position, blood pressure value measured at the wrist
may be slightly different from that measured at the upper arm. In
most cases, the difference for a healthy person will be within about
±10mmHg for the systolic and the diastolic blood pressure. Caution
is required for the following persons: persons with hypertension,
diabetes, liver trouble, hardened arteries, peripheral hindrance of
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