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Today high blood pressure is one of the main causes why people
die. More than half the number of people suffering from high
blood pressure are unaware of it. This Blood Pressure Monitor
allows you to measure your blood pressure at home. If your blood
pressure is off limits, the monitor helps you to keep it under
constant watch.
What is “Blood Pressure“?
The blood pressure is the measure of the force which the heart
needs to pump the blood through the circulatory system and
supply the vital organs of our body. The higher the pressure, the
harder the heart must work.
What is “Normal Blood Pressure“?
Typical normal blood pressure as recommended by the “German
League for the Control of High Blood Pressure“:
Systolic (mmHg)
Diastolic (mmHg)
Hypotension
less than 100
less than 60
Normal
less than 139
less than 89
Borderline
140 - 159
90 - 94
Hypertension
more than 160
over 95
What is “Hypertension“ (High Blood Pressure)
and why is it harmful?
If parts of the blood transport system are constricted, diseased or
in any way not functioning normally, the blood pressure can be
WHY MEASURE
THE BLOOD PRESSURE?
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