ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
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1. Individual blood pressure varies every day.
It is also affected by the way you tie your
cuff and your measurement position,
so please take the measurement in
the same conditions.
2. Blood pressure variation is greater
if the person takes medication.
3. Make sure you wait at least
3 minutes before taking another
measurement.
Why does my blood pressure vary, even in one day?
Will I get the same result if I
measure on the right arm?
It is ok to use the device on both arms,
but the results may differ depending on
the person. It is recommended that you
measure on the same wrist every time
to maintain an accurate record of
measurements.
Why is the blood pressure
I get from the hospital
different from home?
Blood pressure can vary even
during a 24 hour period due to
influences like the weather,
emotions, exercise etc. You may
experience different environmental
and emotional conditions at a
hospital compared to at home
which can affect your blood
pressure measurements.
Pay attention to the following
when measuring your blood
pressure at home:
If the cuff is tied properly.
If the cuff is too tight or too loose.
If the cuff is tied on the upper arm.
If you feel anxious or under pressure,
take a few deep breaths before
beginning.
If your measurement is inaccurate,
wait 4 to 5 minutes before retesting.
What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure?
press
artery
vein
blood discharging
Systolic
relax
blood entering
Diastolic
What is the standard blood pressure classification?
When ventricles contract and pump blood out
of the heart, the blood pressure reaches its
maximum value in the cycle, which is called
systolic pressure. When the ventricles relax,
the blood pressure reaches its minimum
value in the cycle, which is called diastolic
pressure.
Irregular Heartbeat Detector
This Blood Pressure Monitor is equipped with an intelligent Irregular Heartbeat (IHB)
Detector function. During each measurement, this equipment records the
heartbeat intervals and works out the standard deviation. If the calculated value is
larger than or equal to 15, this equipment will light up the IHB symbol on the screen
when displaying the measuring result.
CAUTION
The appearance of the IHB icon indicates that a pulse irregularity consistent with
an irregular heartbeat was detected during measurement. Usually this is NOT a
cause for concern. However, if the symbol appears often, we recommend you
seek medical advice. Please note that the device does not replace a cardiac
examination, but serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.
Only a physician can tell your normal BP range. Please
contact a physician if your measuring result falls out of the
range. Kindly note that only a physician can tell whether
your blood pressure value has reached a dangerous point.
The blood pressure classification published
by the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH)
in1999 is as follows:
SYS
DIA
<120
<80
120-129
80-84
130-139
85-89
140-159
90-99
160-179
100-109
≥180
≥110
Level
Blood
Pressure (mm Hg)
Optimal
Normal
High-normal
Mild
Moderate
Severe
CAUTION
