Beurer BM 44 - Manual (Page 21)

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Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-
orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
measurement with the flashing icon .
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a
condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result
of defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart
beat. The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats,
slow or excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among
other things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposi-
tion, excessive use of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep.
Arrhythmia can only be ascertained through examination by
your doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon is dis-
played after the measurement. Please note that you should
rest for 5 minutes between measurements and not talk or
move during the measurement. If the icon appears
often, please contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and
treatment based on the test results may be dangerous. It is
vital to follow your doctor’s instructions.
WHO-classification:
In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World
Heath Organization and the latest findings, the measure-
ments can be classified and assessed according to the fol-
lowing table.
However, these standard values serve only as a general
guideline, as the individual blood pressure varies in different
people and different age groups etc.
It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice.
Your doctor will tell you your individual values for normal
blood pressure as well as the value above which your blood
pressure is classified as dangerous.
Range of blood
pressure values
Systolic
(in mmHg)
Diastolic
(in mmHg)
Measure
Grade 3:
Severe hyper-
tension
>= 180 >= 110 Seek medical
advice
Grade 2:
Moderate
hyper tension
160 – 179 100 – 109 Seek medical
advice
Grade 1: Mild
hypertension
140 – 159 90 – 99 Have it checked
regularly by doctor
High normal 130 – 139 85 – 89 Have it checked
regularly by doctor
Normal 120 – 129 80 – 84 Check it yourself
Optimal < 120 < 80 Check it yourself
Source: WHO, 1999
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate
the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded.