Spengler AUTOTENSIO SPG440 Manual página 34

BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries. It is typically measured in millimeters
of mercury (mmHg.) Systolic blood pressure is the maximum force exerted against blood vessel walls each
time the heart beats. Diastolic blood pressure is the force exerted on blood vessels when the heart is resting
between beats.
An individual's blood pressure frequently changes throughout the course of a day. Excitement and tension can
cause blood pressure to rise, while drinking alcohol and bathing can lower blood pressure. Certain hormones
like adrenaline (which your body releases under stress) can cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to a rise
in blood pressure.
If these measuring numbers become too high, it means the heart is working harder than it should.
WHO Blood Pressure Classification Indicator
L'Autotensio® is equipped with a classification indicator based on established guidelines from the World
Health Organization. The chart below (color coded on monitor unit) indicates test results.
Health Reminder
Hypertension is a dangerous disease that can affect the quality of life. It can lead to a lot of problems including
heart failure, kidney failure, and cerebral hemorrhaging.
By maintaining a healthy lifestyle and visiting your physician on a regular basis, hypertension and relative di-
seases are much easier to control when diagnosed in their early stages.
Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old)
Severe Hypertension
Moderate Hypertension
Mild Hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Upper curve: systolic blood pressure
Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure
Time of day
Mild
Hypertension
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: Blood Pressure
Classification Indicator