General Blood Pressure Information - HealthSmart 04-176-021 Manual De Instrucciones

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 increasing the pressure. This is the highest
pressure in the cycle or what is referred to as SYSTOLIC PRESSURE. In-between
beats your heart relaxes and your blood pressure decreases. This is referred to
as DIASTOLIC PRESSURE.
How is Blood Pressure Measured?
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120 80
(systolic)
(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 above.
Please contact your physician to discuss your "normal" blood pressure reading.
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