Libelium MySignals SW - Blood Pressure Monitor (BLE)

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Sensors
7.2.3. Blood Pressure Monitor (BLE)
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the arteries as it is pumped around the body by the heart. When
your heart beats, it contracts and pushes blood through the arteries to the rest of your body. This force creates
pressure on the arteries. Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers—the systolic pressure (as the heart beats)
over the diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between beats).
7.2.3.1. Sensor features
Description: Monitoring blood pressure at home is important for many people, especially if you have high blood
pressure. Blood pressure does not stay the same all the time. It changes to meet your body’s needs. It is aected
by various factors including body position, breathing or emotional state, exercise and sleep. It is best to measure
blood pressure when you are relaxed and sitting or lying down.
Figure: Blood Pressure sensor
Classication of blood pressure for adults (18 years and older)
High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to serious problems like heart attack, stroke or kidney disease. High
blood pressure usually does not have any symptoms, so you need to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Automatic measurement of systolic, diastolic and pulse
• 80 measurement results with time & date stored in the device