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KAZ SA’S GUIDE TO HYPERTENSION AND BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS 1. What is Hypertension? Hypertension is a very common health threat and is the medical condition of having consistently high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts on artery walls as it circulates through the body. Blood fills arteries to a certain capacity, like air in a tyre. If there is too much air, the air pressure can damage the tyre. In the same way, high blood pressure can damage arteries and lead to life-threatening diseases. A doctor must diagnose hypertension, but blood pressure can be tracked at home with a home blood pressure monitor. If the readings over a period of time are persistently above given limits, users should consult their doctor immediately. 2. The readings - systolic and diastolic pressure Blood pressure monitors give two readings: systolic and diastolic pressure. The values are expressed in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). Most blood pressure monitors also show the heart rate. Systolic pressure is the maximum blood pressure. It represents the pressure on the arteries when the heart contracts and pumps blood into them. Diastolic pressure is the minimum blood pressure, which is recorded when the heart relaxes after contracting and draws blood back into its chambers. For further information, refer to www.medicinenet.com or www.medterms.com. According to the World Health Organization, hypertension occurs when consistent readings of over 140/90 mmHg (this is read as “140 over 90″, where 140 is the systolic pressure and 90 is the diastolic pressure) are reached. It is also possible to have systolic hypertension or diastolic hypertension if only one of these levels is high. 3. Home measurement The European Society of Hypertension encourages people who suffer from high blood pressure to measure their blood pressure regularly at home. This improves patients’ adherence to treatment and provides more information on its effectiveness. • Upper arm blood pressure monitor. This is the place where a doctor measures blood pressure, and this type of monitor can also be uses at home. The strap is placed around the upper arm and the button is pressed. The strap automatically inflates and then deflates slowly. During deflation, when blood pressure equals the pressure in the strap, the monitor displays the systolic and diastolic readings together with the pulse. • Wrist blood pressure monitor. These are very small and easy to use. Firmly wrap the strap around the wrist so that the screen is on the inside of the wrist, and press the button. The 8
strap inflates and then deflates slowly, and the monitor displays the systolic and diastolic readings together with the pulse. Some tips to help choose the right method: 4. Proper measurement To ensure accurate blood pressure measurement, it is important to: • Always take readings at the same time of day, ideally in the morning and evening, under the same conditions. • Wait for 30 minutes after smoking, drinking coffee or eating. • Take off wristwatches and jewellery before fitting the strap on the arm. A tight shirt should not be worn when using an upper arm monitor. • When taking a measurement, sit in a chair with feet flat on the floor and keep still. • Perform the measurement quietly in a relaxed position. • Wait approximately three minutes before repeating a measurement. 5. Correct posture To ensure consistent and accurate readings, the blood pressure monitor must be held steady and at the right level. For upper arm monitors, this means placing the arm on a table so that the strap is at the same level as the heart. Posture is even more important for wrist monitors. The wrist should be held at heart level when taking a measurement. Correct posture for upper arm monitor Correct posture for wrist monitors 9
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