Medisana MTC Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 19)

2 Useful Information

2.4

Blood

pressure

classification

2.5

Fluctuations in

blood pressure

2.6

Influencing

and evaluating

readings

THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND:

Take a blood pressure reading daily and on a regular basis,

even if you are experiencing no apparent complaints.

The following table shows the classification of high and low blood pressure,

without taking age into consideration. This blood pressure assessment scale

corresponds to the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Low blood pressure Normal blood pressure

(green display area



)

systolic below <100 systolic 100 – 139

diastolic below <60 diastolic 60 – 89

Types of high blood pressure

mild hypertension medium hypertension serious hypertension

(yellow (orange (red

display area



) display area



) display area



)

systolic 140 – 159 systolic 160 – 179 systolic

180

diastolic 90 – 99 diastolic 100 – 109 diastolic

110

WARNING

Blood pressure that is too low represents just as great a health

risk as blood pressure that is too high! Fits of dizziness may lead

to dangerous situations arising (e.g. on stairs or in traffic)!

There are many factors that can influence blood pressure. Readings can be

affected by stress, fear, heavy physical exertion or the time of day at which they

are taken. Your personal blood pressure values are subject to considerable

fluctuation during the course of the day and the year. These fluctuations are

particularly pronounced in the case of patients suffering from hypertension.

Blood pressure is usually at its highest during physical exertion and at its lowest

at night when asleep.

• Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare the

results. Do not draw any conclusions from a single reading.

• Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who is

also familiar with your personal medical history. When using the unit

regularly and recording the values for your doctor, you should visit the

doctor from time to time to keep him updated.

• When taking readings, remember that the daily values are influenced by

several factors. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drugs and physical

exertion influence the measured values in various ways.

• Measure your blood pressure before meals.

• Before taking readings, allow yourself at least five minutes rest.

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