About Blood Pressure; What Is Blood Pressure; What Is Hypertension And How Is It Controlled; Why Measure Blood Pressure At Home - Wellion WWAVE032 Handbuch

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

1. What is blood pressure?

EN
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 pressure, which is
measured first thing in the morning while one is still at rest and before eating.

2. What is hypertension and how is it controlled?

Hypertension is an abnormally high arterial blood pressure. If this is left unattended it 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 to keep it under control:
Do not smoke
Exercise regularly
3.

Why measure blood pressure at home?

Blood pressure measured at a clinic or doctor's office may cause apprehension and produce an
elevated reading, 25 to 30 mmHg higher than the value measured 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 for assessment of high blood pressure, without regard to age, have been established
by the World Health Organization (WHO), and shown in chart beside:
5. Blood pressure variations
An individual's blood pressure varies on daily and seasonal basis. It may vary by 30 to 50 mmHg due to various conditions during the day. In
hypertensive individuals, variations are even more pronounced.
18
Reduce salt and fat intake
Have regular physical checkups
Maintain proper weight
Reference Material:
Journal of Hypertension 1999, Vol 17 No.2
Grade 3 hypertension (severe)
Grade 2 hypertension (moderate)
Grade 1 hypertension (mild)
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Systolic blood pressure mmHg