RiteAid deluxe automatic - 2. Blood Pressure Information and Management

1.
"Introduction
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1.1. Features of your Deluxe Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor , ».
Your blood pressure monitor with Averaging Mode and Irregular Heartbeat Detection Is
a fully automatic digital blood pressure measuring device for use by adults on the
upper arm at home or in your doctor's/nurse's office. It enables very fast and reliable
measurement
of
systolic
and
diastolic
blood
pressure
as
well
as
pulse
through
the
oscillometric method This de’Vice offers clinically proven accuracy and has been
designed
to
be
user
friendly.
Before using, please read this instruction manual carefully and then keep it in a safe
place. Please contact your doctor for- additional questions on the subject of blood pres-
sure and its measurement. ~ ~ » - .
1.2.
Important
information
about
self-measurement
.
0 Self measurement is a way to monitor hypertension. It Is not a means for diagnosis
or
treatment.
Unusual
values
must
always
be
discussed.
with
your
doctor
Under
no
circumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by
your doctor.
0 The pulse display Is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers!
0
In
cases
of
irregular
heartbeat,
measurements
made
with.
this.
instrument
should
only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor. '
Electromagnetic interference:
The device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electro—
magnetic fields In the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microWave
ovens). These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.
2.1mportantlnformation on Blood Pressure and its Measurement
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How
does
high
or
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
Speed
of
the
heart
(Pulse),
as
well
as
the
width
of
cir:
culatory blood vessels Is altered. Blood vessel width Is controlled by fine muscles In
the
blood
vessel
walls.
.
Your level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during heart activity: During
the "blood ejection" (Systole) the value IS highest (systolic blood pressure value). At the end
of the heart's "rest period" (Diastole) pressure is lowest (diastolic blood pressure value)
Blood pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to .preventpaittiou-
lgr
diseases.