Instruction Manual

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Measuring range
The blood pressure monitor shows your blood
pressure (SYS. = systolic and DIA. = diastolic value),
pulse and the time and date on the display. Blood
pressure is measured in mmHg (millimetres of
mercury).
This devices classi es blood pressure measurements
based on the de nition and standards set by the
World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO de nes high
blood pressure as any measurements above 140
mmHg (systolic) and 90 mmHg (diastolic).
Your blood pressure monitor is  tted with a
color indicator that makes it easier to assess your
measurements.
The following summary can further help you to
assess the values of your own results:
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