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1. Important Facts about Blood Pres-

sure and Self-Measurement

• Blood pressure s the pressure of the blood

flowing in the arteries generated by the

pumping of the heart. Two values, the systolic

(upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value,

are always measured.

• The device indicates the pulse rate (the num-

ber of times the heart beats in a minute).

• Permanently high blood pressure values

can damage your health and must be trea-

ted by your doctor!

• Always discuss your values with your doctor

and tell him/her if you have noticed anything

unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on blood

pressure readings alone.

• There are several causes of excessively high

blood pressure values. Your doctor will explain

them in more detail and offer treatment where

appropriate. Besides medication, weight loss

and exercise can also lower your blood pres-

sure.

• Under no circumstances should you alter

the dosages of any drugs prescribed by

your doctor!

• Depending on physical exertion and condition,

blood pressure is subject to wide fluctuations

as the day progresses. You should therefore

take your measurements in the same

quiet conditions and when you feel re-

laxed! Take at least two readings every time

(in the morning and in the evening) and average

the measurements.

• It is quite normal for two measurements taken

in quick succession to produce significantly

different results.

• Deviations between measurements taken by

your doctor or in the pharmacy and those taken

at home are quite normal, as these situations

are completely different.

• Several measurements provide much more

reliable information about your blood pressure

than just one single measurement.

• Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds

between two measurements.

• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat

(arrhythmia, see «Section 4.»), measurements

taken with this device should be evaluated with

your doctor.

• The pulse display is not suitable for check-

ing the frequency of heart pacemakers!

• If you are pregnant, you should monitor your

blood pressure very closely as it can change

drastically during this time!

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