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• Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate
medical treatment.
2.3. What can be done if regular high or low values are obtained?
1) Consult your doctor.
2) Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are associated with
considerable health risks over time. Arterial blood vessels in y our body are endangered due to
constriction caused by deposits in the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of
blood to important organs (heart, brain, muscles) can result from arteriosclerosis. Furthermore,
the heart will become structurally damaged with increased blood pressure values.
3) There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We d ifferentiate between the
common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hyperten sion. The latter group can
be ascribed to specific organ malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about
the possible o rigins of your own increased blood pressure value s.
4) There are measures which you can take to reduce and even prevent high blood pressure.
3. Components of your Upper Arm Type Blood Pressure
Monitor
3.1. Measuring unit
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