Product Identification & Caution; General Blood Pressure Information - HealthSmart 04-610-001 Manual De Instrucciones

Product Identification
Tubing
Connector
Arm Cuff
Release
Button
MEMORY Recall
Button
Inflation Bulb
CAUTION:
You can stop the inflation or deflation process anytime by pressing the Release button.
Digital Display
POWER Button
(on/off)
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General Blood Pressure Information

What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure that is exerted by blood flowing against the walls of the blood vessels
throughout your body.
Your heart, which is the center of the circulatory system, provides the force for the blood to flow or
circulate. When your heart contracts or "beats", the blood is forced through the blood vessels increas-
ing the pressure. This is the highest pressure in the cycle or what is referred to as SYSTOLIC blood
pressure. In between beats, your heart relaxes and your blood pressure decreases. This is referred to as
DIASTOLIC blood pressure.
This complete series of events, which occurs in a single heartbeat, is known as the CARDIAC CYCLE.
Your Semi-Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor will automatically read your blood pressure and dis-
play both systolic and diastolic readings on the screen. Your systolic will be positioned as the upper
number and the diastolic reading will be the lower number.
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120
(systolic)
80
(diastolic)
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters (mm) of mercury (Hg) and is generally recorded with
the systolic pressure (120) listed first and the diastolic pressure (80) listed second. The numbers are
typically separated by a slash mark (/) as shown.
Both pressure readings, the SYSTOLIC and DIASTOLIC, are necessary for a physician to evaluate the
status of a patient's blood pressure.
Please contact your physician for specific information regarding your own blood pressure.
What Influences Blood Pressure?
Many factors such as genetics, age, sex, altitude, physical activity, anxiety, muscular development,
certain medications or even the time of day can influence blood pressure. Influences such as sleep
or relaxation decrease blood pressure, while anxiety or exercise increase blood pressure.
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