Setting up the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is very simple. To begin, you plug it into your unlocked iOS device. Then, a pop up will ask you if you wish to download the free Withings application. Once the app is installed, it will automatically launch every time you plug in the Blood Pressure Monitor. You can start measuring your blood pressure at a touch, and it will be saved automatically.
The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is compatible with the following devices: iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S and 5, iPad 1, 2, 3, retina and mini, iPod touch 3rd, 4th and 5th generation. 30 pin adapter will be required for iPhone 5, iPod 5th generation, iPad Retina and Mini.
To ensure its accuracy, the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor has obtained ESH certification (European Society of Hypertension). The ESH international protocol compares the results from the Withings device with those from a mercury manometer. The results are then processed and analysed in order to guarantee the medical reliability of the Blood Pressure Monitor. The Withings monitor has also obtained EC medical certification (Europe) as well as FDA approval (USA) and is registered on the list of blood pressure monitoring devices of the AFSSAPS (Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits de Santé), the French regulatory agency for medical devices. The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is accurate within ±3 mmHg for arterial pressure and ±5% for pulse.
The phrase "MFi" means that the monitor is designed to be fully compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor fits all arm circumferences; from 22 to 42 cm. Measurements won't be reliable beyond this.
Yes. It is advisable to remove the batteries and keep it in a clean, dry place at a temperature between 10°C and 40°C.
To install your blood pressure monitor, plug it into the connector of your iOS device. Then simply follow the instructions and install the free Withings application. The application will then be launched automatically each time you plug in the blood pressure monitor.
If you wish to share your readings with your doctor there are many ways you can do this:
No, all of your measurements are displayed in your score chart, protected by a personal password. You choose who you share this with.
No, you do not need to subscribe to use the monitor. All online services offered by Withings are included in the purchase price of the monitor.
The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is available in a single size cuff; this fits most arm circumferences, from 22 to 42 cm.
Yes, you can use the Withings application to monitor the blood pressure of many people. All you need to do is add the users to your account in the application and then choose the required user before each reading.
Yes, you can use your blood pressure monitor with as many different iOS devices as you wish. All you need to do is install the Withings application on each device.
You can take more than 1,000 readings with one set of batteries. The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor uses AAA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
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You can take more than 1,000 readings with one set of batteries. The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor uses AAA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
Ask your doctor what they recommend for you personally. It is easy to measure your own blood pressure, and most people can do it. However, some people might become overly concerned about their readings and measure their blood pressure too often. You should also be aware that if your heart beats irregularly (arrhythmia) or if your arm is too big or too small, measurements will not be accurate. In these circumstances, do not measure your blood pressure yourself but consult your doctor.
There are several causes of hypertension:
There are many ways of successfully reducing your blood pressure. Please consult your doctor to find the best ways for you. Here are a few tips:
The heart, veins and arteries make up the cardio-vascular system. The veins and arteries carry blood to and from the heart. Like any liquid flowing through a 'tube', the blood exerts pressure on the walls of the arteries and veins. When the pressure is too high, the arteries age more quickly and the heart has to beat harder; this ages it faster.
Excess weight and hypertension cause wear and tear on the heart, so it doesn't pump the blood with maximum efficiently. These factors can lead to heart disease which is why it is especially important for people suffering with hypertension to watch their weight.
Your blood pressure can differ throughout the day, depending on your activity levels. So your blood pressure at rest is not the same as after physical exertion. This is why it is not always easy to accurately measure your arterial pressure. One or two measurements taken at different times are not enough to determine it correctly; it is much better to take lots of measurements. Properly measuring your arterial pressure can:
Blood pressure readings should be taken in the morning, before any medication and breakfast, or in the evening before going to bed.
In the morning and evening, repeat the measurement three times at one minute intervals. You don't need to measure your arterial pressure at any other times of the day because additional measurements would just complicate your doctor's analysis.
The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor automatically detects and categorises your measurements depending on the time of day they were taken. It also calculates the average reading of your three measurements, to give the most representative result.
Arteries transport oxygen all over the body. When blood pressure is too high, arteries wear out more quickly. This invisible wear and tear can cause serious conditions such as heart attacks, chest angina, cerebral vascular disorders and liver failure.
If your results are not within normal limits, show them to your doctor who will be able to provide you with an expert diagnosis.
Arterial pressure should be below 135/85 mmHg to be considered normal. These norms have been defined by experts (The French Hypertension Society and the National Health Accreditation and Evaluation Agency). Please consult your doctor who is best-placed to tell you whether your blood pressure is acceptable or not.
