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Lower pressure
Relaxation of the
heart muscle
Pressure decreased
to the blood vessel
Blood return heart
Higher pressure
Contraction of
the heart muscle
Pressure increased
to the blood vessel
Extrude blood
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Systolic Blood Pressure
Blood Circulation
The blood circulation is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen.
blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the arteries.
The systolic blood pressure value (higher pressure or top value) represents
the blood pressure produced by contraction of the heart muscle.
The diastolic blood pressure value (lower pressure or lower value) represents
the blood pressure produced by relaxation of the heart muscle.
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The incidence of hypertension increases with age. In addition, a lack of exercise,
excess body fat and high levels of cholesterol (LDL), which sticks to the inside in
blood vessels, reduces elasticity of these vessels. Hypertension accelerates arterial
sclerosis which can lead to very serious conditions such as stroke and myocardial
infarction. For these reasons it is very important to know whether the blood
pressure is within a healthy range. Blood pressure fluctuates from minute to minute,
throughout the day. Therefore it is essential to take regular measurements to help
you identify an average blood pressure.
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*Note!
When a person’s systolic and diastolic pressures fall into different categories, the
higher category should apply.
WHO
80
85
90
100
110
Diastolic Blood Pressur (mmHg)
120
130
140
160
180
Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
Optimal
blood pressure
(target value)
Normal blood pressure
Normal systolic value
Mild hypertension
Moderate hypertension
Severe hypertension
After each measurement is completed, the LCD display will show your position
automatically on the six segments of the bar indicator which corresponds to World
Health Organization (WHO) Blood Pressure Indicator.
Reference Material: Journal of Hypertension 1999, Vol 17 No.2
Classification of Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can go unnoticed
for a long time, since it doesn’t cause
noticeable symptoms. The following
are all possible causes of abnormally
high blood pressure:
Overweight;
High cholesterol level;
Smoking;
Excessive alcohol consumption;
Stress and emotional upset;
Excessive consumption of salt;
Lack of physical exercise;
Genetic / hereditary predisposition;
Underlying illnesses, such as kidney
disorders or endocrine disturbance.
If your blood pressure reaches upper
values of 140~160 mmHg and lower
values of 90~95 mmHg in repeated
measurements over several days, you
should consult your doctor for detailed
medical examination. You can assist
the treatment prescribed by your
doctor in the following ways:
Loose weight and lower your
cholesterol level;
Reduce the consumption of alcohol;
Reduce the intake of salt;
Stop smoking;
Take regular exercise;
Monitor your blood pressure.
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Classification of Blood Pressure
