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About Blood Pressure
Blood Circulation
The blood circulation is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen.
blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the arteries.
The systolic blood pressure value (higher pressure or top value) represents the blood pressure produced by contraction of the heart muscle.
The diastolic blood pressure value (lower pressure or lower value) represents the blood pressure produced by relaxation of the heart muscle.
Systolic Blood Pressure
Contraction of the heart muscle
Extrude blood
Pressure increased to the blood vessel
Higher pressure
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Relaxation of the heart muscle
Blood return heart
Pressure decreased to the blood vessel
Lower pressure
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About Blood Pressure
Classification of Blood Pressure
After each measurement is completed, the LCD display will show your position automatically on the six segments of the bar indicator which corresponds to World
Health Organization (WHO) Blood Pressure Indicator.
Reference Material: Journal of Hypertension 1999, Vol 17 No.2
Diastolic Blood Pressur (mmHg)
Severe hypertension
110
Moderate hypertension
100
Mild hypertension
90
Normal systolic value
85
80
Normal blood pressure
Optimal blood pressure
(target value)
WHO
Red
Yellow
Green
120 130 140 160 180 Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
*Note!
When a person’s systolic and diastolic pressures fall into different categories, the higher category should apply.
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About Blood Pressure
The incidence of hypertension increases with age. In addition, a lack of exercise, excess body fat and high levels of cholesterol (LDL), which sticks to the inside in blood vessels, reduces elasticity of these vessels. Hypertension accelerates arterial sclerosis which can lead to very serious conditions such as stroke and myocardial infarction. For these reasons it is very important to know whether the blood pressure is within a healthy range. Blood pressure fluctuates from minute to minute, throughout the day. Therefore it is essential to take regular measurements to help you identify an average blood pressure.
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About Blood Pressure
Classification of Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can go unnoticed for a long time, since it doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms. The following are all possible causes of abnormally high blood pressure:
Overweight;
High cholesterol level;
Smoking;
Excessive alcohol consumption;
Stress and emotional upset;
Excessive consumption of salt;
Lack of physical exercise;
Genetic / hereditary predisposition;
Underlying illnesses, such as kidney
disorders or endocrine disturbance.
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If your blood pressure reaches upper values of 140~160 mmHg and lower values of 90~95 mmHg in repeated measurements over several days, you should consult your doctor for detailed medical examination. You can assist the treatment prescribed by your doctor in the following ways:
Loose weight and lower your
cholesterol level;
Reduce the consumption of alcohol;
Reduce the intake of salt;
Stop smoking;
Take regular exercise;
Monitor your blood pressure.
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