Important Information On Blood Pressure And Its Measurement; How Does High/Low Blood Pressure Arise; Which Values Are Normal - Leader BP3MS1-3B Manual De Instruccion

Electromagnetic interference:
The device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or
electromagnetic 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. Important Information on Blood Pressure and its Measurement

2.1. 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 circulatory 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 pres-
sure value). At the end of the heart's "rest period" (Diastole) pressure is low-
est (diastolic blood pressure value).
Blood pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to pre-
vent particular diseases.

2.2. Which values are normal?

Blood pressure is very high if your diastolic pressure is above 100 mmHg and/or
your systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg, while at rest. In this case,
please consult your physician immediately. Long-term values at this level endanger
your health due to continual damage to the blood vessels in your body.
If your systolic blood pressure values are between 140 mmHg and 159mmHg
and/or the diastolic blood pressure values between 90 mmHg and 99mmHg,
consult your physician. Regular self-checks are necessary.
If you have blood pressure values that are too low, (i.e., systolic values under
105mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60 mmHg), consult your physician.
Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood
pressure monitor is recommended. You can detect possible changes in your
values early and react appropriately.
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