Omron Healthcare T9P instruction manual Blood pressure MmHg

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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

What Causes High Blood Pressure ?

Blood pressure is only classed as high if it doesnt go down when you rest. Permanently raised blood pressure can be caused by several factors such as hardening of the arteries, smoking or drinking too much alcohol. It can also be caused by cholesterol, a type of fat, building up inside your blood vessels and making them narrower. Being under stress can add to the problem.

High blood pressure is also known to run in families hence if you find you have a high blood pressure it is a good idea to test other closely related members of your family.

Fluctuation within a Day (Example: 35-year-old male)

Blood pressure

 

 

 

 

(mmHg)

 

Breakfast

 

300

Dinner

Sleep

 

Rest room

Lunch

 

250

 

 

 

 

 

200

 

 

 

 

Systolic

 

 

 

 

blood

 

 

 

 

 

pressure

150

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

 

Diastolic

 

 

 

 

blood

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

pressure

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

Time

17 : 00

23 : 00

5 : 00

11 : 00

17 : 00

Brachial blood pressure data

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.

Classification of Blood Pressure by the World Heath Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of Hypertention (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown in this figure.

This classification is based on the blood presure values measured on people in a sitting position in outpatient departments of hospitals.

*There is no universally accepted definition of hypotension. However, those having the systolic pressure below 100 mmHg are assumed as hypotensive.

Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)

Severe hypertension

180

Moderate hypertension

160

Mild hypertension

140

Nomal systoric value

130

Nomal blood pressure

120

Optimal biood pressure (target value)

80 85 90 100 110

Diastoric blood pressure (mmHg)

According to the blood pressure classification by the WHO/ISH* (revised in 1999) * International Society of Hypertension

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Contents Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Print-Out with IntelliSense Table of Contents Introduction Contact Your DoctorExamples of signs Know Your Unit Main UnitQuick Reference Guide Battery INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT HOW to SET Time and Date HOW to USE Optional AC Adapter HOW to Apply the ARM Cuff You can also measure blood Pressure on your right arm HOW to Take a Reading Press the Start button and remain stillStart HOW to USE the Memory Function HOW to Connect Printer Unit HOW to Load Printer Paper HOW to USE the PRINTER-UNIT Months MmHg Troubleshooting Printer Unit Care and Maintenance Specifications Main UnitBlood pressure MmHg 83, Clemenceau Avenue #11-01, UE Square Singapore T9P new 6 7/17/02 605 PM T9P new 6 7/17/02 605 PM T9P new 6 7/17/02 605 PM