ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
artery
press
vein
blood discharging
Systolic
relax
blood entering
Diastolic
What are systolic and diastolic pressure?
When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart,
blood pressure reaches its maximum value. The highest pressure
in the cycle is known as systolic pressure. When the heart
relaxes between heartbeats, the lowest blood pressure is
diastolic pressure.
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.
(Case:
Male, 35 years old)
Wake
up
Arrive
office
Leave
office
Dinner
/ Sleep
Telephone
Discussion
Argument
in a meeting
18:00
Midnight
12:00
6:00
50
100
150
mmHg
Systolic
Diastolic
Blood Pressure Fluctuation
MEASUREMENT TIPS
Here are a few helpful tips to help you obtain more accurate
readings:
• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in
constant fluctuation throughout the day.
• Blood pressure recording can be affected by the position
of the user, his or her physiological condition and other
factors. For greatest accuracy, wait one hour after
exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages with
alcohol or caffeine, or smoking to measure blood pressure.
• Before measurement, it’s suggested that you sit quietly for
15 minutes as measurement taken during a relaxed state
will have greater accuracy. You should not be physically
tired or exhausted while taking a measurement.
• Do not take measurements if you are under stress
or tension.
• During measurement, do not talk or move your arm or
hand muscles.
• Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature.
If you are feeling cold or hot, wait a while before taking a
measurement.
• If the monitor is stored at very low temperature (near
freezing), have it placed at a warm location for at least
one hour before using it.
• Wait about 5 minutes before taking the next
measurement.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Physio logic essentia Manual (ENG)
106-930 921-106930E
21.5 cm x 14.5 cm
21.5 x 14.5 cm (folded: 10.75 x 14.5 cm)
Instruction Booklet
Travis Fraser
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