About Blood Pressure; What Is Blood Pressure; Why Measure Your Blood Pressure - HoMedics BPW-200 Manual De Usario

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• Use blood pressure monitor only for its
intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts
other than your wrist.
• This unit is intended for use in measur-
ing the blood pressure and pulse rate of
adults. Do not use this device on infants
or those who cannot express their own
consent. This unit should not be
operated by children.
Blood pressure measurements determined
with this device are equivalent to those
obtained by a trained observer using the
cuff/stethoscope ausculatory method, with-
in the limits prescribed by the American
National Standard, Manual, electronic, or
automated sphygmomanometers.
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on
the artery walls while blood flows through
the arteries. The pressure measured when
the heart contracts and sends blood out
of the heart is systolic (highest) blood
pressure. The pressure measured when
the heart dilates with blood flowing back
into the heart is called diastolic (lowest)
blood pressure.
Why Measure Your
Blood Pressure?
Among today's various health problems,
those associated with high blood pressure
are very common. High blood pressure dan-
gerously correlates with cardiovascular dis-
eases. Therefore, blood pressure monitoring
is important for identifying those at risk.
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