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6. Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-
orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
measurement with the flashing icon
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a
condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result
of defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart
beat. The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats,
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. Arrhyth-
mia can only be ascertained through examination by your
doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
played after the measurement. Please note that you should
Range of blood pressure values
Grade 3: Severe hypertension
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension
Grade 1: Mild hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999
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rest for 5 minutes between measurements and not talk or
move during the measurement. If the icon
often, please contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and
treatment based on the test results may be dangerous. It is
vital to follow your doctor's instructions.
.
WHO classification:
In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World
Heath Organization and the latest findings, the measure-
ments can be classified and assessed according to the fol-
lowing table.
However, these standard values serve only as a general
guideline, as the individual blood pressure varies in different
people and different age groups etc.
It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice.
is dis-
Your doctor will tell you your individual values for normal
Systolic (in mmHg)
> = 180
160 – 179
140 – 159
130 – 139
120 – 129
< 120
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Diastolic (in mmHg) Measure
> = 110 Seek medical advice
100 – 109 Seek medical advice
90 – 99 Have it checked regularly by doctor
85 – 89 Have it checked regularly by doctor
80 – 84 Check it yourself
< 80 Check it yourself
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