More about
Blood
Pressure Measurements
What is Pressure?
Blood pressure is measurement of the rate of pressure exerted by the
blood upon the walls of the blood vessels. The heart contracts and then
relaxes, producing the two levels of blood pressure. As your heart con-
tracts, a higher
level
of pressuet is produced. This rate of pressure is
termed “Systolic’! As your heart relaxes, taking the blood back in, the pres-
sure is termed “Diastolic’: These measurements are usually measured
in terms of the height of a mercury volume and referred to as MM Hg or
millimeters of mercury. These measurements are written one over the
other. Example:
“120
mmHg
(Systolic)
80
mmHg
(Distolic)".
Blood pressure varies constantly and may change according to
different activities Your blood pressure may change suddenly due to phys-
ical or mental anxieties, smoking, exercise, eating, stress or a number
of other conditions. Only a qualified Physician can determine whether
your blood pressure is normal.
Hypertension
(or
blood
pressure),
which
is most common among adults
and the old; if left unattended, can cause health problems such as stroke,
heart attack, etc. Therefore, it is important to monitor blood pressure on
a continued and timely basis. Under the supervision of your physician
excellent life saving procedures exist.
IMPORTANT:
Your physician is the only qualified person to interpret your
blood pressure measurements and no device can replace
regular
medical
examinations
by your physician. It is
recom-
mended that your
physician review
your procedure
for using
this blood
pressure
monitor.
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