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Diseases influencing blood pressure values
Diabetes, hyperlipemia, or hypertension accelerates arterial
sclerosis, which causes dangerous disease such as
cerebral apoplexy or myocardial infarction or induces
arterial stenosis or peripheral circulatory disorder.
In these cases, the wrist and brachial blood pressure
values may differ greatly. (Even in healthy people, a
difference of 20 mmHg may occur if the measuring
conditions are not proper. Therefore do not try to diagnose
the measurement values by yourself, but be sure to follow
the instructions of your doctor.)
In addition, difference of wrist and brachial blood pressure values may somewhat get affected
by the physiological conditions at the time of measurement. However, the blood pressure
values measured at wrist and upper arm usually fluctuate in the same manner. Therefore, you
can check the fluctuation tendency of blood pressure by measuring the wrist blood pressure.
Differences between blood pressure measured at home and at the doctor’s office
Normally blood pressure measured at home tends to be lower than when measured at the
doctor’s office. This can be as much as 20 mmHg due to that you feel more relaxed at home
and feel slightly tense when visiting the doctor. To manage your blood pressure it is important
to monitor and register your blood pressure at home.
Since blood pressure is fluctuating from beat to beat and is influenced by daily activities
measurements can differ from measurement to measurement.
Maintenance and storage
• For cleaning the monitor only use a soft, lightly moistened cloth.
• Do not use petroleum spirits, thinners or similar solvents!
• Stains on the cuff can be carefully removed using a moist cloth and soapy water.
• Do not wash the cuff or make it wet. Please make sure no water will enter the main unit!
• Keep your monitor in the storage case protected from extreme temperatures and humidity.
• Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself. If a defect occurs consult your OMRON dealer
or distributor.
• Please take the batteries out if the monitor is not used for a long period (app. 2 months or more).
• Electro Magnetic fields can influence the measurement. Do not use a protable phone near
the unit.
Disposal of this product and used batteries should be carried out in accordance
with the national regulations for the disposal of electronic products.
HEM-637-E2 EN 7/8/10 9:18 AM Page 19
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