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• If your values are mostly normal under resting conditions but exceptionally high under conditions of
physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you are suffering from so-called “labile
hypertension”. Consult your doctor.
• Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate
medical treatment.
*Not intended for use on children under 12 years of age.
2.3. What can be done if regular high or low values are obtained?
a) Consult your doctor.
b) Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are associated with considerable
health risks over time. Arterial blood vessels in your 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.
c) There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate between the common primary
(essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be ascribed to specific
organic malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible origins of your own
increased blood pressure values.
d) There are measures which you can take to reduce and prevent high blood pressure. These measures
must be permanent lifestyle changes.
A) Eating habits
• Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. See your doctor for your ideal weight.
• Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
• Avoid fatty foods.
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