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Important Information Before Use
1. Blood pressure measurements should only be interpreted by a
physician or a trained health care professional who is familiar with your
medical history. Through regular use of this device and recording of
your measurements, you can keep your physician informed of the
changes in your blood pressure.
2. Perform your measurement in a quite place. You should be seated in a
relaxed position.
3. Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or
physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading. If you are
exhibiting signs of stress, avoid taking your measurement until the
feeling subsides.
4. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading.
5. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with the
cuff placement.
6. Keep the monitor stable during measurements. Remain still; do not talk
during measurements.
7. Record your daily blood pressure and pulse readings on a chart.
8. Take your readings at the same time, each day (or as recommended by
your physician) to get an accurate indication of change in your true
blood pressure.
9. Wait a minimum of 15 minutes between readings to allow for the blood
vessels to return to normal. The wait time may vary depending on your
individual physiological characteristics.
10. This device is intended for adult use.
While taking a measurement, you can stop the inflation or deflation
process of the cuff at any time by pressing the POWER Button.
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This chart is only a general guideline. Please contact your physician to
determine your NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE.
Variations in Blood Pressure
Blood pressure can be influenced by many factors. This change can occur
from moment to moment. Normally, blood pressure is lowest during the
sleeping period and rises during the day. The graph below represents the
variations in blood pressure shown over a day with measurements taken
every 5 minutes.
The dotted line represents
the sleep period. The rise in
blood pressure at 1 p.m.
(A in the graph) corresponds
to a stressful occurrence
and at 7 p.m. (B in the
graph)
a period of exercise.
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AMPMTime
Blood Pressure (mmHg)
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sleep
Optimal
Normal
High - Normal
Mild Hypertension
Borderline
Moderate Hypertension
Severe Hypertension
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
Borderline
CATEGORY
<120
<130
130-139
140-159
140-149
160-179
≥180
≥140
140-149
<80
<85
85-89
90-99
90-94
100-109
≥110
<90
<90
SYSTOLIC (mmHg)
DIASTOLIC (mmHg)
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