Physio Logic 106-964 - Blood Pressure Fluctuation

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Category Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Stage 2 Hypertension ³ 160 or ³ 100
Stage 1 Hypertension 140-159 or 90-99
Prehypertension 120-139 or 80-89
Normal < 120 and < 80
Blood Pressure for Adults Age 18 and Older
18:00
Midnight
12:00
6:00
(Case: Male, 35 years old)
150
mmHg
Wake
up
Arrive
office
Leave
office
Dinner
/ Sleep
Telephone
Discussion
Argument
in a meeting
Systolic
Diastolic
50
100
B
To help you obtain more accurate readings:
• Urinate if necessary.
• Remove any clothing and jewellery from your
left arm. Placing the cuff on anything other
than bare skin can result in an inaccurate
reading.
• Sit in a comfortable position with your legs
and ankles uncrossed and your back supported.
• Sit quietly for 15 minutes before measuring
your blood pressure.
• If you need to retake a reading, wait at least
5 minutes to allow your circulation to return
to normal.
• Pick a time of day, and take your blood
pressure at about the same time every day.
Since your blood pressure varies at different
times of the day, this will make it easier for
you to compare your daily blood pressure
readings. A good time to take your blood
pressure is in the morning, before breakfast.
• Don't smoke, eat or exercise for 30 minutes
before taking your blood pressure. These
activities can change your blood pressure.
• Do not measure your blood pressure
immediately after consuming a large meal.
To obtain more accurate readings, please wait
one hour before measuring.
• Only take your blood pressure in a quiet place
and when you are relaxed. Don't take your
blood pressure when you are under stress.
Any stress will raise your blood pressure.
• Position your arm so that the cuff is at the
level of your heart.
• If the monitor is stored at very low temperature
(near freezing), place it in a warm location for at
least one hour before using it.
efore taking a measurement
Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Blood pressure fluctuates all the time! You
should not be overly worried if you encounter
two or three measurements at high levels. Blood
pressure changes over the month and throughout
the day. It is also influenced by season and
temperature.
The following factors will influence blood
pressure and cause variations in your
measurement results:
• Bathing • Breathing
• Talking • Drinking alcohol
• Exercise • Moving
• Feeling tense • Eating
• Thoughts • Changes in temperature
• Smoking • Etc.
Blood Pressure Standard