Common mistakes should be avoided when measuring blood pressure

in blood-pressure •  6 years ago 

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Some people may have errors when reading blood pressure. It is possible to get two different readings at the same time when the measurement is repeated again. This is due to some common mistakes. Patients with high blood pressure should periodically repeat pressure measurement to avoid strokes. High blood pressure of silent killer.

Which can also cause heart attacks, and has a negative impact on both the eye and kidney, in addition to the undeniable risk of low blood pressure disease, which causes heart attacks, so it is necessary not to neglect blood pressure diseases and continue to be measured regularly to avoid the occurrence Multiples .

The most common errors when measuring blood pressure

  • The way of sitting: The sitting method may cause the wrong position to raise the blood pressure rate of 6: 10 points. The right way is to sit straight back, with feet in the ground.
  • Arm position: When the arm is attached to one side, the reading may increase by 10 points, so the arm should be placed on something so that the level of blood pressure is at the heart.
  • Tension and emotion: Tension increases blood pressure, so try to calm the breath before measuring blood pressure, and it is possible to practice some exercises that help to relax.
  • Clothes: When measuring blood pressure over clothing can increase the reading rate of 5:50 points, which makes reading incorrect, so it is preferable to measure above the arm naked to ensure the validity of reading.
  • Body temperature: You should sit in a room at a moderate temperature, where low body temperature leads to higher reading rates.

Bladder Bladder: The bladder must be emptied before attempting to measure blood pressure. It can cause blood pressure to rise from 10.15 points.

Speaking during measurement: Speaking can cause a poor reading of blood pressure, so it is advisable to remain silent when measuring blood pressure.

  • Drinks containing caffeine: These drinks work on high blood pressure, so it is best to avoid eating when measuring blood pressure at least half an hour.

Other factors that affect reading health

  • Moving the arm during measurement sometimes causes inaccurate readings.
  • Wrap the belt very hard or loose.
  • Device inefficiency, or poor battery.
  • Place the air hose away from the pulse.

Blood pressure readings

  • The first category: a natural group that gives a reading of 120/80 mm Hg.
  • Category II: unsatisfactory hypertension The reading for systolic blood pressure is 120: 139, and the diastolic pressure is 80: 89.
  • The third category: the onset of high blood pressure disease is known as the first stage and the systolic pressure of 140: 159, and the diastolic pressure of 90: 99.
  • The fourth category: the second stage of high blood pressure disease, where the pressure of the systolic above 160, and the pressure of the diastolic above 100.
  • Category 5: This stage is known as the sharp rise in blood pressure disease, which requires a rapid medical intervention, and the pressure is more than 180 and diastolic pressure above 110.

Category 6: They are low blood pressure patients, usually less than 90 mmHg for systolic pressure, and 60 for diastolic pressure.

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Thanks this is very useful information