Correct method of taking blood pressure?
537787
The correct method of taking a blood pressure with this instrument would probably be the same technique used with a regular sphygomometer and stethoscope. I would just be sure to find the brachial pulse and place the bell of the sthethoscope here. Everything else should be normal unless the instrument is automatic. In this case just push the button and the blood pressure will be recorded.
546443
(m)\n\n blood pressure can be measured either by using a machine called a sphygmomanometer (spig-mom-an-om-eter) or by using an automatic machine.\n\n\nA sphygmomanometer is the older kind of equipment that measures blood pressure using a column of mercury. The person taking your blood pressure will put a cuff around the top of your arm, pump up this cuff and then listen for sounds through a stethoscope placed on your arm. The sounds heard through the stethoscope will start and then finish at certain points on the mercury column, and this will give the reading for your blood pressure.\n\n There are also automatic digital machines that can measure blood pressure. They also use a cuff around your arm and will give a readout of your blood pressure.\n\n\n\n\nWhat do the numbers mean?\n\nWhen you have your blood pressure measured, it is written down as two numbers, one over the other like a fraction. \n\nFor example:\n\n140/90mmHg\n\nIt is said as "140 over 90," for example. The top number, which is called the systolic pressure, shows the pressure in your arteries when your heart is forcing blood through them. The bottom number, called the diastolic pressure, shows the pressure in your arteries when your heart relaxes. The top number can be anywhere from 90 to 240 and the bottom number can be anywhere from 60 to 140. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury, which is written down as: mmHg\n\nEveryone has a different blood pressure and it can change in the same person during the day and night. Your blood pressure varies by large amounts, depending on what you are doing. The lowest blood pressures occur when you are asleep or if you relax all your muscles. Standing up, exercising or anxiety all cause an increase in blood pressure. In a single day your blood pressure may vary by 30 to 40 mmHg systolic with similar proportionate changes in diastolic pressure. This is why when you have your blood pressure level assessed it is so important to have it measured under the same conditions every time.
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120930
if it is not controled with a change of diet , you probably have to take medication for all your life, but some drs try and lower the dosage after a period of time, and if it does not go up again they may stop it. but even then you should have a healthy diet and check your blood pressure regularly.
960727
not a lot really. they take your blood pressure. they do ask for your reasons for wantin to go on it. like contraception, or for regulating periods, or for skin. I said everything! They just check your health history and things to make sure you're fit to go on it. Then they will explain how it all works etc to you.\nIt's nothing to worry about.
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First of all, get to a Dr. asap. Second, cut out the salt and most of the caffeine, and follow the diet the Dr. advises. Get exercise--walking is great. If the doc prescribes meds, TAKE THEM! If you are stressed, try to get some help to deal with it. Hypertension is called "the silent killer" because a person often does not know they are suffering from it. By the time you have a stroke or a heart attack it may be too late. With on going high blood pressure you need to be under a Dr's care. Monitor your blood pressure at home, but always keep in touch with your physician.
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With that blood pressure, I wouldn't worry at all.\n\nOnly once it goes toward 90 for the lower value, you might want to watch out. Not sure about a good indicator for the higher value, probably about 150/160 or so..\nSmoking surely doesn't really help in general, as such also for the blood pressure. So if you wanna do something good for your health, quit smoking...\nIf stress is a factor, I would have a good recommendation from my own experience.
422467
Have your blood pressure checked.
785665
assuming u are talking about high BP, u shud take a couple of spoons of yogurt on an empty stomach in the morning.\n\ni know ppl who make a habit of this and their BP levels drop to normal WITHOUT taking tablets to control it!!!\n\nand a daily glass of concentrated orange juice is good too\n\ntry it for a week at least... i am sure it will help!
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the recommended daily allowence for salt is about 2200mg per day so of course anything much well than that is good, keep away from fatty foods, fast foods, eat lean meats chicken and tuna, eat rice, oatmeal, fruits and vegetables, you can even lower your blood pressure by doing so
608844
Anybody can do it.  But it is especially for people with hypertension.  I just took a nutrition class and we had this discussion.
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If you are overweight lose weight.\nCut your salt intake\nno canned veges or soup\ntry frozen veges\nno prepared meals like hamburger helper\n\nKeep up the good work with the exercising that really helps the blood pressure\n\nif you are diabetic the normal range is\n\n100-130 systolic\n60-80   diastolic\n\nif not\n\n100-140\n60-80\n\nNormal range should be 120/80
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No not really.. Bottom number is good. Usual BP reading is 120/80. The top number is a tad high but nothing to stress over. Usually BP depends on height and weight. Also depends on what you eat, if you exercise and maybe if your parents have the same problem. Watch your salt intake if your worried about it Good Luck!
108161
No salt at night, drink 3 glasses of water before bed, go to Doctor and make sure you blood pressure is ok.
569508
Yes, this is a good blood pressure.  normal range is between 100/60 and 120/80 approximately.  The top number is the pressure when the heart is squeezed during a beat and all the blood is in the vessels.  The bottom number is the pressure when the heart is relaxed during a beat and blood fills the heart, so less is in the vessels.
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Blood pressure? You sure you dont mean for temperature? Ive never seen mercury used for blood pressure. Blood pressure is done using a cuff around the arm and tightening and then loosening it till you hear blood "swoosh" in the vein of an arm. You hear the "swoosh" using a stethoscope. Mercury is commonly used in thermometers.
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Hypertension means blood pressure is high. That means it is more than the norms  for a person of a particular age.\n\nYou have to measure the BP(blood pressure) for a week or more to see whether it is really high and not temperory one.\nReduction in salt intake would dramatically bring down the high BP. Regular exercise and walking helps to cotrol. But it needs medication if it is beyond certain limits. \nAlso an ECG is taken to see whether the heart valves functioning are ok.\nOnce you start medicines you cfant stop it without clearance by doctor. Normally dosage may be reduced but medicine would be continued.\nSELF MEDICATION NOT POSSIBLE.