TechLine MG-20 - Blood Pressure Basics and Device Parts; Why Measure Blood Pressure?; Blood Pressure Standards; Blood Pressure Fluctuation

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Stage 2 Hipertension
Stage 1 Hipertension
Prehypertension
Normal
Systolic < 120
Diastolic < 80
Systolic120 ~ 139
Diastolic 80 ~ 89
Systolic 140 ~159
Diastolic 90 ~ 99
Systolic = 160
Diastolic = 100
Systolic (mmHg)
→
Diastolic (mmHg)
→
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Among the various health problems afflicting modern people, problems associated with high blood
pressure are by far the most common. High blood pressure’s dangerously strong correlation with
cardiovascular diseases and high morbidity has made measuring blood pressures a necessity of
identifying those at risk.
Blood Pressure Standard
The World Health Organization (WHO) and National Blood Pressure Education Program
Coordinating Committee have developed a blood pressure standard, according to which areas of
flow- and high- risk blood pressure are identified. This standard, however, is a general guideline as
individual’s blood pressure varies among different people and different age groups, etc.
It is important that you consult
with your physician regularly.
Your physician will tell you your
normal blood pressure range as
well as the point at which you
will be considerate at risk. For
reliable monitoring and
reference of blood pressure, it
is recommended to keep long
term records.
Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Blood pressure fluctuates all the time!
You should not be over worried
if you encountered two or three
readings at high levels. Blood
pressure changes over the
month and even throughout the
day. It is also influenced by
season and temperature.
Name/Function of each part
Wake
up
Arrive
office
Discussion
on the
telephone
Leave
office
Argument
in a
meeting
Dinner/
Sleep
Fluctuation within a day
(Case: Male, 35 years old))
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure