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• Important: Blood pressure measurement is not sui-

table in cases of serious arteriosclerosis (hardening
of the arteries).

• The pulse display is not suitable for monitoring the

frequency of cardiac pacemakers.

• If you suffer from disorders of heart rhythm, known

as arrythmia, you should only use this blood pres-
sure monitor in consultation with your doctor. In cer-
tain cases the oscillometric measuring method can
produce incorrect readings.

• Pregnant women should only measure their own

blood pressure in consultation with their doctor,
since the readings may be changed by pregnancy.

• You should avoid eating, drinking (alcohol), smoking

and sports before measuring your blood pressure,
as this could affect your blood pressure level.

• Don’t move, don’t speak while measurement is

being taken.

• Make yourself comfortable in a chair and relax

before each reading.

• We recommend that you monitor your blood pres-

sure twice a day, in the morning after getting up and
in the evening after work, or as advised by your
doctor.

• Please remember: Self-measurement is not the

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