Beurer BC 60: 5.3 Evaluating results WHO classification:

5.3 Evaluating results

ascertained through examination by your doctor. Repeat the

Cardiac arrhythmia:

measurement if the flashing icon

is displayed after the

This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-

measurement. Please note that you should rest for 5 minutes

orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the

between measurements and not talk or move during the

measurement with the flashing icon

.

measurement. If the icon

appears often, please contact

This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a

your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based on the

condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of

test results may be dangerous.

defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat.

It is vital to follow your doctor’s instructions.

The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or ex-

WHO classification:

cessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things,

According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest find-

by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use

ings, the test results can be classified and evaluated accord-

of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be

ing to the following chart:

Range of blood pressure values Systolic (in mmHg) Diastolic (in mmHg) Measure

Grade 3: Severe hypertension >=180 >=110 Seek medical advice

Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 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

diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO clas-

the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded. If

sification on the unit indicates the higher range (high-normal

the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two differ-

in the example described).

ent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range and

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