Beurer BM 85: 6. Evaluating results Cardiac arrhythmia: WHO classification:

6. Evaluating results

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Press the START/STOP button to switch off the

blood pressure monitor. The measurement is then

Cardiac arrhythmia:

stored in the selected user memory.

This unit can identify potential disruptions of the heart rhythm

If Bluetooth® data transfer has been activated, data is

when measuring and if necessary, indicates this after the

transferred after having confirmed the user memory. The

measurement with the symbol

.

®

blood pressure monitor shows the Bluetooth

symbol

This can be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-

during data transfer. Press the START/STOP button

tion in which the heart rhythm is abnormal because of flaws in

once again to switch off the blood pressure monitor.

the bioelectrical system that regulates the heartbeat. The sym-

Please note that you must add the blood pressure

ptoms (skipped or premature heart beats, pulse being slow or

monitor in “My devices” in the Beurer “HealthManag-

too fast) can be caused by factors such as heart disease, age,

er” app to enable data transfers. The Beurer “Health-

physical make-up, excess stimulants, stress or lack of sleep.

Manager” app must be active to allow data transfers.

Arrhythmia can only be determined through an examination by

If the current data is not displayed on your smart-

your doctor.

phone, repeat the transfer as described in Chapter 8.

If the symbol is shown on the display after the measure-

Measurement

If you forget to turn off the blood pressure monitor, it will

ment has been taken, it should be repeated. Please ensure that

switch off automatically after approximately 3 minutes. In

you rest for 5 minutes beforehand and do not speak or move

this case too, the value is stored in the selected or most

during the measurement. If the symbol appears frequent-

recent user memory and the data is transferred if Blue-

ly, please consult your doctor.

®

®

tooth

data transfer has been activated. The Bluetooth

Self-diagnosis and treatment based on the measurements can

symbol appears on the blood pressure monitor display

be dangerous. Always follow your GP’s instructions.

during data transfer.

WHO classification:

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Wait at least 5 minutes before taking an-

In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World

other measurement!

Heath Organization and the latest findings, the measurements

can be classified and assessed according to the following

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.

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