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Blood pressure is lower than normal:
• after consuming alcohol
• after taking a bath
b) Why is the doctor’s reading different from the reading taken at home?
Your blood pressure can vary due to the environment (temperature, nervous condition).
When measuring blood pressure at the doctor’s office, it is possible for blood pressure
to increase due to anxiety and tension.
c) Why should I monitor blood pressure at home?
One or two readings will not provide a true indication of your normal blood pressure. It
is important to take regular, daily measurements and to keep records over a period of
time. This information can be used to assist your physician in diagnosing and
preventing potential health problems.
2.3 What is mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is the average pressure that forces blood through the
arteries. It is not the average of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure; rather, MAP
corresponds to a state of balance between the compressive and expansive forces acting
on the arterial wall when there is no distension outward or inward. MAP is an excellent
way to evaluate the stress on the walls of your blood vessels, and can be used to evaluate
excessive load on the cardiovascular system. Show your MAP history to your doctor to
provide additional information that may help him or her understand your situation.
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