Why does my blood pressure
fluctuate throughout the
day?
What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure?
What is the standard blood pressure classification?
press
artery
vein
blood discharging
Systolic
relax
blood entering
Diastolic
The chart on the right is the
standard blood pressure
classification published by
American Heart Association
(AHA).
CAUTION
Only a physician can tell your normal BP range. Please contact a physician if your
measuring result falls out of the range. Please note that only a physician can tell
whether your blood pressure value has reached a dangerous point.
CAUTION
Irregular Heartbeat Detector
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.
An irregular heartbeat is detected when a heartbeat rhythm varies while the unit is
measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.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 25%, the irregular heartbeat symbol
appears on the symbol when the measurement results are displayed.
1. Individual blood pressure varies
multiple times everyday. It is also
affected by the way you tie your cuff
and your measurement position, so
please take the measurement under
the same conditions.
2.If the person takes medicine, the
pressure will vary more.
3.Wait at least 3 minutes for another
measurement.
Why do I get a different
blood pressure at home
compared to the hospital?
The blood pressure is different even
throughout the day due to weather,
emotion, exercise etc, Also, there is
the “white coat” effect, which means
blood pressure usually increases in
clinical settings.
What you need to pay
attention to when you
measure your blood pressure
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.
Taking 2-3 deep breaths before
beginning will be better for
measuring.
Advice: Relax yourself for 4-5
minutes until you calm down.
Is the result the same if
measuring on the right
wrist?
It is ok for both wrists, but there will
be some different results for different
people. We suggest you measure the
same wrist every time.
When ventricles contract and pump blood
out of the heart, blood pressure reaches its
maximum value, the highest pressure in the
cycle is known as systolic pressure. When
the heart relaxes between heartbeats, the
lowest blood pressure is diastolic pressure.
Blood Pressure Category
Normal
Elevated
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis
(Consult your doctor immediately)
Systolic
mmHg (upper#)
Diastolic
mmHg (lower#)
less than 120
120-129
130-139
140 or higher
Higher than 180
and
or
or
and/or
less than 80
80-89
90 or higher
Higher than 120
This chart reflects blood pressure categories defined by American Heart Association.
and
less than 80
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