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How To Monitor Your Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart’s cycle. The highest pressure in the cycle is called the SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE; the lowest is the DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE. Both pressure readings, the SYSTOLIC and DIASTOLIC, are necessary to evaluate the status of someones blood pressure.
Many factors such as physical activity, anxiety, or the time of day, can influence your blood pressure. Blood pressure is typically low in the morning and increases from afternoon to evening. It is lower in the summer and higher in the winter.
How Is Blood Pressure Measured?
Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) and measurements are written with the systolic pressure before the diastolic e.g. A blood pressure written as 140/90, is referred to as 140 over 90 mmHg.
Why Is It A Good Thing To Measure Blood Pressure At Home?
Having your blood pressure measured by a doctor can cause anxiety which is a cause itself of high blood pressure. As a variety of conditions affect blood pressure, a single measurement may not be sufficient for an accurate diagnosis. The blood pressure measured first thing in the morning after getting up, before eating and while at rest, is known as the fundamental blood pressure. In practice it is rather difficult to record the fundamental blood pressure, but it is important to get readings in an environment that is as close as possible to this.
Tips On How To Measure Your Blood Pressure
- Before measuring, stretch your back and sit up straight, breath normally 5-6 times, relax your shoulders, arms and entire body.
- Slightly bend and support your elbow (e.g. on a table).
- Do not move, talk or touch the device during measurement.
- Stress influences your blood pressure, so try to relax before taking a measurement.
- To compare results, measurements must always be taken from the same arm.
- Do not place the cuff over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight.
- Align the cuff with the height of your heart (breast height). If necessary use a pillow or cushion.
- Coldness raises your blood pressure. It is recommended to measure at room temperature (+20°C).
- Relax before measurement. If necessary go to the bathroom before measurement.
