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1. Introduction
1.1. Features of the Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
This blood pressure monitor (with Irregular Heartbeat Detection) is a fully
automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device for use on the wrist.
This monitor enables very fast and reliable measurement of your systolic
and diastolic blood pressure as well as pulse by way of the oscillometric
method of measuring. This device offers a very high and clinically tested
measurement accuracy and is designed for maximum user-friendliness.
Before using it, please read through this instruction manual carefully and
keep it in a safe place. For further questions on the subject of blood pres-
sure and its measurement, please contact your doctor.
Attention!
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
Self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Your
values must always be discussed with your physician. You should never
alter the dosages of any medication without direction from your
physician. The pulse display is not suitable for checking the functioning of
heart pacemakers!!
In cases of irregular heartbeat, measurements made with this
instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your
doctor.
Electromagnetic Interference: This device contains sensitive electronic
components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct
vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens, etc.). These
can lead to temporary impairment of the monitor’s
measuring accuracy.
2. Important information about blood pressure and its measurement
2.1 How does high/low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in the circulatory center of
the brain and adjusts to a variety of situations through feedback from
the nervous system. To adjust blood pressure, the strength and
frequency of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width of circulatory blood
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