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Blood Pressure Monitor: How It Works and Why It Matters
Introduction
Blood pressure monitoring is an essential tool for diagnosing and managing hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Understanding how to measure blood pressure correctly and interpret the results is crucial for maintaining cardiovascular health.
How a Blood Pressure Monitor Works
A blood pressure monitor measures the force of blood against the artery walls. It provides two key values:
- Systolic Pressure (Top Number) – The pressure in arteries when the heart contracts.
- Diastolic Pressure (Bottom Number) – The pressure in arteries when the heart relaxes between beats.
There are two main types of blood pressure monitors:
- Manual Monitors (Aneroid Sphygmomanometers) – Used by professionals with a stethoscope.
- Automatic Monitors (Digital Devices) – Easy-to-use and recommended for home monitoring.
Why Monitoring Blood Pressure Is Important
Unchecked high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to severe complications:
- Increased risk of stroke and heart attack.
- Heart failure due to the heart working harder.
- Kidney damage from excess pressure on the filtration system.
Correct Way to Measure Blood Pressure
- Sit in a quiet place for at least 5 minutes before measuring.
- Use an appropriate-sized cuff on a bare arm.
- Keep the arm at heart level and stay still.
- Take measurements at the same time daily and record results.
When to Seek Medical Advice
- Readings above 140/90 mmHg consistently indicate hypertension.
- If blood pressure falls below 90/60 mmHg, you may have hypotension.
- If you have symptoms like dizziness, chest pain, or severe headaches, seek medical help immediately.
Conclusion
A blood pressure monitor is a vital device for early detection and control of hypertension. Routine monitoring helps prevent complications and ensures timely medical intervention.
Source recommendations
1. American Heart Association Guidelines on Blood Pressure Management
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/hyp.0000000000000065
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings
- https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2017/11/08/11/47/mon-5pm-bp-guideline-aha-2017
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure
2. European Society of Cardiology Hypertension Guidelines
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/Elevated-Blood-Pressure-and-Hypertension
- https://www.ejinme.com/article/S0953-6205(24)00238-3/fulltext
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/45/38/3912/7741010
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37345492/
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/39/33/3021/5079119
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If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time. Remember that self-medication can be dangerous, and timely diagnosis will preserve the quality and life expectancy.
The heart is an organ that does not know how to "keep silent" if something goes wrong. Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, and rhythm disturbances are the symptoms that require our attention. The best prevention of heart disease is careful attention to your health, regular checkups with a doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart, and it will serve you for many years!
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