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Blood Pressure & Blood Pressure Measurement
Undoubtedly, our heart is a fascinating organ. It is interesting, how it is connected with the blood circulation and blood pressure. Every one of the various components has an exact function, which is good to know if we want to aim to avoid diseases and disorders.

Popular and proven blood pressure monitors
With the wide range of blood pressure monitors available, it is helpful to know which devices have proven to be effective. The Medisana MTS finds itself at the top of the list not only because of its good price-performance ratio, it also convinces with its particularly simple operation.

Properly put on a blood pressure upper arm cuff
The doctors preferred method of blood pressure measurement is the measurement on the upper arm. It is considered more accurate than the measurement on the wrist. There are now many upper arm blood pressure monitors for home use, which automatically perform the measurement and give all the important basic information (systole, diastole, pulse and any abnormal heart rhythm). If you want to perform the blood pressure measurement on the upper arm yourself, it is not only important that the cuff size is correct, but also that the cuff is put on correctly. This is the only way to achieve a reliable measurement.

Instructions for usage of the Medisana MTS blood pressure monitor.
The Medisana MTS is powered by 4 AA batteries that are inserted into the battery compartment in the back of the unit. As soon as the batteries are inserted, a default setting for date and time will appear in the top line of the display.

Why is my blood pressure monitor not working?
If your blood pressure monitor is not working, there can be several reasons for this.

High blood pressure - an important warning signal
High blood pressure, also known as 'hypertension,' may remain unnoticed for a long time, as it does not show any other clear symptoms. Therefore, regular checks are quite important in order to prevent serious illnesses.

Symptoms that may indicate hypertension
It is said that hypertension can't be felt, only measured. Nonetheless, there is a whole range of symptoms that may indicate high blood pressure.