Spengler EFFItens AMI, Instruction Manual

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what is blood pressure?
A force is created by the heart as the ventricle forcibly
ejects blood into the blood vessels and through
the transport system. Another force is created by the
arteries as they resist the blood flow. Blood pressure
is the result of these two forces.
what are systolic and diastolic pressures?
Systolic pressure represents the highest pressure at
the height of the heart's contraction. Diastolic pres-
sure is the lowest pressure when the heart is resting.
Comparison to who recommendations
See the following blood pressure classification chart
released by the WHO (World Health Organization) for
evaluation of your blood pressure level.
WHO recommendations are based on historical data,
which may not be applicable to a specific patient.
Please consult your physician for further advice.
what about low blood pressure?
In general, lower blood pressure reading is better un-
less it causes some uncomfortable symptoms such as
fainting and/or lightheadedness.
fluctuation and variation in blood pressure
The following chart shows possible blood pressure
fluctuations during a 24hr period.
Severe Hypertension (Grade 3)
Systolic mmHg
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Moderate Hypertension (Grade 2)
Mild Hypertension (Grade 1)
Borderline
Normal
Optimal
PM AM
Systolic
Diastolic
mmHg
160
140
120
100
80
60
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