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 function of Irregular
Heartbeat (IHB) Detector. 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.
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The chart on the right is the
standard blood pressure classifi-
cation published by American
Heart Association (AHA).
AHA Home Guideline for
Upper Limit of Normal BP
Please consult a physician if your result fall outside the range.
Only a physician can tell whether your blood pressure value has reached
a dangerous point.
CAUTION
SYS 135 mm Hg
DIA
85 mm Hg
Blood Pressure Category
Normal
Prehypertension
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis
(Emergency care needed)
Systolic
mmHg (upper#)
Diastolic
mmHg (lower#)
less than 120
120-139
140-159
160 or higher
Higher than 180
and
or
or
or
or
less than 80
80-89
90-99
100 or higher
Higher than 110
This chart reflects blood pressure categories defined by American Heart Association.
1. Individual blood pressure varies
throughout
the
da,y. It is also
affected
by
way you tie your cuff and
your
measurement position, so please take
the measurement in the same position.
Why does my blood pressure
vary even in one day?
Why are blood pressure
measurements taken
in the hospital
different than those
taken at home?
If the cuff is tied properly.
If the cuff is too tight or too loose.
If the cuff is tied on the wrist.
If you feel anxious or pressured.
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
2. Blood pressure varies even more
when you’re on medication.
3. Wait at least 3 minutes to take your
blood pressure again.
Blood pressure can vary throughout the
day because of stress, foods eaten,
exercise, even “white coat” syndrome at
your doctor’s office or in the hospital,
which can make your blood pressure
results higher than readings taken at
home.
Are the results the
same if measured on
the right wrist?
It is OK to measure your blood pressure
on both wrists; however, the results may
differ. It is suggested that you measure
with the same wrist each time.
When taking your blood
pressure at home, be sure to
check:
Tips:
Take 2 to 3 deep breaths before you
begin.
Sit quietly for 4 to 5 minutes to relax
before beginning.
