Manual
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Measured blood
pressure value range
Classification Colour of the risk indicator
Systole
(in mmHg)
Diastole
(in mmHg)
120 – 129 80 – 84 Normal Green
< 120 < 80 Optimal Green
Source: WHO, 1999 (World Health Organization)
The risk indicator (the arrow in the display and the associated scale on the device) shows which
category the recorded blood pressure values fall into. If the measured values are in two dierent
classifications (e.g. systole in the high normal category and diastole in the normal category), the
risk indicator then always shows you the higher category – “high normal” in the example described.
Please be aware that these standard values can only serve as a general guideline, as the individual
blood pressure varies in dierent people and dierent age groups, etc.
Furthermore, it must be noted that measurements taken yourself while at home are generally lower
than those that are taken by the doctor. For this reason, it is important that you regularly consult your
doctor for advice. Only they are able to give you your personal target values for controlled blood
pressure – in particular if you receive medicinal therapy.
Cardiac arrhythmia
This device can identify any cardiac rhythm disturbances as part of the analysis of your recorded
pulse signal during blood pressure measurement. In this case, after the measurement, the device
will indicate any irregularities in your pulse by displaying the
symbol in the display. This can be
an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is an illness in which the heart rhythm is abnormal because
of flaws in the bioelectrical system that regulates the heartbeat. The symptoms (skipped or prema-
ture heart beats, pulse being slow or too fast) can be caused by factors such as heart disease, age,
physical disposition, excess alcohol and tobacco, stress or lack of sleep. If the symbol appears