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higher than normal. High blood pressure can damage vital organs,
such as the brain or the heart.
Why should you measure your Blood Pressure?
The blood pressure is constantly changing throughout a day. The
changes are caused by psychic and physical factors, such as
anxiety, exercise, smoking, caffeine and stress. Because it is
changing, the blood pressure should always be measured at the
same time of day, when your body is relaxed. It is the physician’s
responsibility to interpret the readings and analyze your physical
condition.
How to measure the Blood Pressure?
This new monitor allows you to measure the blood pressure
indirectly by placing a cuff around your wrist. By inflating the cuff,
the artery is compressed until the blood flow is stopped. Then,
when the pressure in the inflated cuff is released, a connection is
established between the pressure in the cuff and the blood
pressure.
What Monitors should be used?
Modern blood pressure monitors use advanced technical com-
ponents and materials to measure the pressure, process the signals
and display the values on a liquid-crystal display. Most blood
pressure monitors also measure and display the pulse rate.
These new blood pressure monitors embody latest technology. It is
helpful and a friendly method for the user and the physician to
obtain accurate blood pressure readings.
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