Spengler AUTOTENSIO SPG340 Manual página 55

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 adrena-
line (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
The Autotensio is equipped with a classification indicator based on established
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guidelines from the World Health Organization.
The chart below (color coded on monitor unit) indicates test results.
Time of day
Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old)
Upper curve: systolic blood pressure
Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure
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