JOYTECH DBP-6191 - Blood Pressure Information; Blood Pressure; WHO Blood Pressure Classification Indicator

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Arm-type Fully Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor DBP-6191
. BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION
. Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries. It is typically
measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg.) Systolic blood pressure is the maximum
force exerted against blood vessel walls each time the heart beats. Diastolic blood pres-
sure is the force exerted on blood vessels when the heart is resting between beats. An
individual’s blood pressure frequently changes throughout the course of a day. Excitement
and tension can cause blood pressure to rise, while drinking alcohol and bathing can
lower blood pressure. Certain hormones like adrenaline (which your body releases under
stress) can cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to a rise in blood pressure. If these
measuring numbers become too high, it means the heart is working harder than it should.
mmHg
200
150
100
Upper curve : systolic blood pressure
Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure
50
6 12 18 24
Time of day
Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old)
. WHO Blood Pressure Classification Indicator
The DBP-6191 is equipped with a classification indicator based on established guidelines
from the World Health Organization. The chart below (color coded on monitor unit)
indicates test results.
Severe Hypertension
Mild Hypertension
High-n
Normal
Optimal
Moderate Hypertension
ormal
: Classification IndicatorBlood Pressure
mmHg
AVG
1
Normal