Contraindications For Self-Measurement; Precautions Before Use - VISIOMED bewell connect MyTensio Manual De Instrucciones

heart disease, diabetes and / or renal disease)
- Pregnant women looking to prevent preeclampsia
- Patients with cardiovascular risk
- People displaying high blood pressure in consultation, to eliminate a white coat effect or
confirm a real case of hypertension
- Elderly patients whose blood pressure variability is increased, and whose frequency of white
coat effect gradually increases with age
- People suspected to mask hypertension (not detected at the doctor)
- In case of resistant hypertension

4-3. CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR SELF-MEASUREMENT

Self-measurement of blood pressure is contraindicated on:
- People under 18 years
- Patients suffering from:
Atrial fibrillation or other serious heart condition such as a serious heart arrhythmia;
Anxious or obsessional disorders;
Elderly cognitive impairment (unless used by a third party);
Physical disability, Handicap
- An arm wearing a dialysis fistula, peripheral venous catheter: to avoid impaired functioning of
the fistula or the catheter, the formation of blood clots in the vein,
- An arm having undergone axillary lymphadenectomy. The increase of the pressure in nearby
blood vessels can lead to the swelling of the arms and hands (lymphedema)
- An Hemiplegic arm
- Obesity: Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30 (arm band unsuitable), arm perimeter > 12.99 in / 33 cm

4-4. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

- Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. Blood pressure measurements should only
be interpreted by a health professional who is familiar with your medical history.
- If you are taking medication, consult with your physician to determine the most appropriate
time to measure your blood pressure. NEVER change a prescribed medication without first
consulting with your physician.
- This device is designed for adults to use. if this device is used on a child patient, the elderly or
toddlers, consult with your physician.
- This product should not encourage self-medication or adaptation of your treatment.
- If there is too much pressure or you feel uncomfortable, please press ON/START button imme-
diately for quick deflation.
- Do not use this unit in a moving vehicle; this may result in erroneous measurement.
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