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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 is dis-

played after the measurement. Please note that you should

rest for 5 minutes between measurements and not talk or

move during the measurement. If the icon appears

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.

Your doctor will tell you your individual values for normal

Range of blood pressure values Systolic (in mmHg) Diastolic (in mmHg) Measure

Grade 3: Severe hypertension > = 180 > = 110 Seek medical advice

Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 160 – 179 100 – 109 Seek medical advice

Grade 1: Mild hypertension 140 – 159 90 – 99 Have it checked regularly by doctor

High-normal 130 – 139 85 – 89 Have it checked regularly by doctor

Normal 120 – 129 80 – 84 Check it yourself

Optimal < 120 < 80 Check it yourself

Source: WHO, 1999