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time depending on your individual physiological
characteristics. Because of normal physiologic chan-
ges and the many external factors influencing blood
pressure, it is unusual to obtain identical blood pres-
sure measurements, even when taken a few minutes
apart. Speak with your physician to determine what
is affecting your blood pressure and which variation
may be seen as normal in your case.
•
When performing multiple measurements on an in-
dividual, wait five minutes between each measure-
ment.
•
Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of eat-
ing, drinking, smoking or exercising. You should not
be physically tired or exhausted while taking meas-
urement.
•
Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the
results.
•
Measurements are for your information only – they
are no substitute for a medical examination. Discuss
the measurements with your doctor and never base
any medical decisions on them (e.g. medicines and
their administration).
•
Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns,
pregnant women or patients with pre-eclampsia.
Consult your doctor before using the blood pres-
sure monitor during pregnancy.
•
Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect meas-
urements or have a detrimental effect on measure-
ment accuracy. The same also applies to very low
blood pressure, diabetes, circulatory disorders and
arrhythmias as well as chills or shaking.
•
For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pres-
sure, keeping long-term records is recommended.
•
To minimize measurement variations due to physic-
al activity, rest at least 5 minutes before measuring
your blood pressure (or 15 minutes after strenuous
activity).
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Stress raises blood pressure.
•
Perform measurements in a quiet and relaxed en-
vironment at room temperature.
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