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1. What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries.
Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts. Diastolic pressure occurs
when the
heart expands. Blood
pressure is measured in millimetres of
mercury
(mmHg). One's natural blood pressure
is represented by the
fundamental
morning while one
pressure, which is measured first thing in the
is still at rest and before eating.
2. What is Hypertension and how is it controlled?
Hypertension, an
abnormally high arterial blood pressure, if left unattended can
cause many health problems including stroke and heart attack. Hypertension
can be controlled by altering lifestyle,
avoiding stress, and with
medication
under a doctor's supervision. To prevent Hypertension or keep it under control:
Do not smoke, exercise regularly, reduce salt and fat intake, have regular
3. Why measure Blood Pressure at home?
Blood pressure measured at a clinic or doctor's office may cause apprehension
and
e an elevated reading, 25~30 mmHg higher than that measured
can produc
at home.
Home measurement reduces the effects of outside influences
on
blood
pressure readings, supplements the doctor's readings and provides a
more accurate, complete blood pressure history.
4. WHO Blood Pressure Classification?
Standards to assess high blood pressure, without regard to age, have been
established by the
world Health Organization (WHO), as shown below:
kPa/mmHg
kPa/mmHg
12.0~18.5kPa
90~139mmHg
18.7~21.2kPa
140~159mmHf
12.0~13.2kPa
90~99mmHg
21.3~23.9kPa
160~179mmHg
13.3~14.5kPa
100~109mmHg
≥24.0kPa
≥180mmHg
≥14.7kPa
≥110mmHg
8.0~11.9kPa
60~89mmHg
Common questions of blood Pressure measurement
Common questions of blood Pressure measurement
physical checkups, maintain proper weight.