Q&A - Panasonic EW3152 Operating Instructions Manual

Q&A
Why are the blood pressure values measured at home different
from those measured at the doctor's office?
A Blood pressure varies 24 hours a day.
In addition, it can change greatly depending on the weather, your
mental state, exercise, etc.
In particular, there is the phenomenon of "White uniform hypertension"
at doctor's offices, where the blood pressure measured in a doctor's
office is higher because of stress or worry.
In addition, if the blood pressure measured at home is sometimes
higher and sometimes lower than the blood pressure measured at
the doctor's office, the following can be considered. Please pay
attention to these points when taking measurements.
@ Measuring posture was poor.
Did you take measurements while leaning forward
with your body at an angle?
Measurements were not taken at the upper
arm.
Please take measurements with your elbow in the
elbow support of the main body. (See p. 13.)
Were you worried or upset during
measurements?
Before taking measurements, take 2 or 3 deep
breaths and relax, so that your blood pressure
stabilizes. In addition, it is recommended that you
sit quietly for about 5 minutes before taking
measurements.
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