Bluestone 80-5101 - Page 13

Blood Pressure Information
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arterie s. It is typically
measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg .) Systolic blood pressure is the maximum
force exerted against blood vessel walls ea ch time tbe beart beats. Diastolic blo od
pressure is the force
exened on blood vessels when the hean is resting between beats.
An individual'S
blood pressure frequently changes throughout the cour se ofa day.
Excitement and tension can cause blood pressure to rise, while drinki ng alcohol and
bathing can lower blood pre ssure. Certain ho rmone s like adrenaline (which your
bod y releases under stress) can cause blood vessel. to constrict, leading to a rise in
blood
pressure.
If these measuring numbers become too high, it meanSthe heart is working harder
than it should.
200 r Upper curve : syslolic blood pres sure
Lowl,:[ CW"'\'C: diastolic blood pn.;;;sur~
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Blood Pressure Information
WHO Blood Pressure Classification Indicator
The 80-51 0 I is equipped with a elassificalion ind icato r based on established guidelines
from tbe World Health Organization. The chart below (color coded on monitor unit)
indicates test results.
11--Severe H y p er[ ~nsion
• -- Mod erat e Hypertension
.-- Mild Hypc rlcn sion
.-- High-normal
.--Normal
.--Optimal
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