You do not necessarily have to have high blood pressure to keep an eye on it. More and more people want to live a healthy life. Do you want to monitor your blood pressure and do you have an iPhone or iPod? Then the CardioDock from Medisana might be interesting for you. With this blood pressure monitor you can monitor your blood pressure and keep your own diary using modern technologies.

Safety

Before using this device, you should always read the instructions for use and follow them at all times. Please check the “Safety Precautions” section to ensure you can use this device safely. Please note that design or details may be changed to improve functionality. It is an electronic device, so you should always be careful with moisture. If you have any questions about your health or body, your treating physician is always the first point of contact. This article is not a replacement for the instructions for use, but only provides an idea of the functionalities of the CardioDock blood pressure measuring module from Medisana.

General tips

The CardioDock is suitable for recording blood pressure in adults. The measurements are taken on the upper arm. An important option is that you can use an App on the (iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4G / iPod touch 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation) or in conjunction with your Apple (iOS 3.0 or higher) device. It is important that you have the most up to date software version on your mobile. The device is therefore not suitable for non-adults and people with strong arrhythmias. Before purchasing, please read the instructions for use available on the Internet.

What does blood pressure mean?

When your heart pumps, blood pressure rises. The measured pressure is called the systolic pressure. When the heart relaxes, blood pressure drops. The blood pressure that is then measured is called the diastolic pressure. People like to measure their blood pressure at home because they can then measure it in their own environment at the time they want. It is recommended to measure regularly, even when you are relaxed and experiencing no discomfort. This gives you an idea of which (eating habits), people and situations influence your blood pressure values. To have a good idea of your blood pressure, it is important to measure it regularly. It is recommended to measure at a fixed time, before meals and to wait five minutes after strenuous exercise. It is also important to keep your treating physician regularly informed of the measured values.

Additional functionalities of the Cardiodock

You can also use the CardioDock as a charger and docking station for your iPod or iPhone.

How is it measured?

You place your iPod or iPhone on the docking station. You look up your personal user profile. You attach the arm cuff around your left upper arm at heart height. You press “start” and the blood pressure measurement begins. The arm cuff is then inflated enough to take measurements. The air will then escape from the cuff and you will see the measured values. These are the systolic and diastolic pressures. The heart rate frequency is also displayed. You can save additional details in your diary using the “comments” button.

VitaDock software

You need to load the VitaDock App on your iPod or your iPhone. This can be done using the Apple App Store. If you want to find the VitaDock software, search for the description “VitaDock”. Data traffic via your telephone may cost money. To obtain the VitaDock software, you must have an Apple ID with email address and password and an active internet connection. If the software has been successfully loaded onto the iPod or iPhone, the VitaDock” icon will be displayed. This looks like a stylized “M”.