Use; Indications Of Self-Measurement; Contraindications For Self-Measurement - VISIOMED bewell connect MyTensio Manual De Instrucciones

- Display screen of the unit: Displays the first two readings and the average of the three
- Application: Automatic calculation and display of the average of the three readings
- Easy adjustment of rigid cuff
- Compact size, easy to carry
- Easy to use
- Automatic shutoff
- Data transfer to a smartphone/tablet that supports Bluetooth 4.0.

4. USE

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4-1. INDICATIONS OF SELF-MEASUREMENT

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Self-measurement of blood pressure is recommended for:
- Patients starting antihypertensive treatment to determine its effectiveness
- Patients requiring closer monitoring in between and prior to appointments (patients with
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coronary heart disease, diabetes and / or renal disease)
- Pregnant women looking to prevent preeclampsia
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- Patients at cardiovascular risk
- People displaying high blood pressure during an appointment, to eliminate a white coat
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effect or confirm real hypertension
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- Elderly patients whose blood pressure variability is increased, and whose frequency of
white coat effect gradually increases with age
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- People suspected to mask hypertension (not detected at the doctor)
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- In case of resistant hypertension
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4-2. 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 conditions;
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Anxiety or obsessional disorders;
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Elderly cognitive impairment (unless used by a third party);
Physical disability, Handicap
- An arm wearing a dialysis fistula, peripheral venous catheter: to avoid impair 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 near-
by blood vessels can lead to the swelling of the arms and hands (lymphedema)
- A hemiplegic arm
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