About Blood Pressure; Blood Circulation; Classification Of Blood Pressure - Lumiscope 1146 Manual De Instrucciones

About Blood Pressure

Blood Circulation

The blood circulation is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen.
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the arteries.
The systolic blood pressure value (higher pressure or top value) represents
the blood pressure produced by contraction of the heart muscle.
The diastolic blood pressure value (lower pressure or lower value) represents
the blood pressure produced by relaxation of the heart muscle.
Systolic Blood Pressure
Contraction of
the heart muscle
Extrude blood
Pressure increased
to the blood vessel
Higher pressure
About Blood Pressure

Classification of Blood Pressure

After each measurement is completed, the LCD will automatically show your
position on the six segments of the bar indicator which correspond to the WHO
(World Health Organization) Blood Pressure Indicator, shown below.
Reference Material: Journal of Hypertension 1999, Vol 17 No.2
Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
Severe hypertension
110
Moderate hypertension
100
Mild hypertension
90
Normal systolic value
85
Normal blood pressure
80
Optimal
blood pressure
(target value)
120 130 140 160
*Note!
When a person's systolic and diastolic pressures fall into different categories, the
higher category should apply.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Relaxation of the
heart muscle
Blood returns to heart
Pressure decreased
to the blood vessel
Lower pressure
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WHO
Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
180
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The incidence of hypertension increases with age. In addition, lack of exercise;
excess body fat; and high levels of cholesterol (LDL), which sticks to the inside
of blood vessels, reduce their elasticity. Hypertension accelerates
arterial sclerosis, which can lead to very serious conditions such as stroke and
myocardial infarction. For these reasons it is very important to know whether the
blood pressure is within a healthy range. Blood pressure fluctuates from minute
to minute throughout the day, making it essential to take regular measurements
to help you identify an average blood pressure.
Classification of Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can go unnoticed
for a long time, since it doesn't cause
noticeable symptoms. The following
are all possible causes of abnormally
high blood pressure:
• Overweight;
• High cholesterol level;
Red
• Smoking;
Yellow
• Excessive alcohol consumption;
Green
• Stress and emotional upset;
• Excessive consumption of salt;
• Lack of physical exercise;
• Genetic / hereditary predisposition;
• Underlying illness, such as kidney
disorders or endocrine disturbance.
About Blood Pressure
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About Blood Pressure
If your blood pressure reaches upper
values of 140~160 mmHg and lower
values of 90~95 mmHg in repeated
measurements over several days, you
should consult your doctor for detailed
medical examination. You can assist
the treatment prescribed by your
doctor in the following ways:
• Lose weight and lower your
cholesterol level;
• Reduce the consumption of alcohol;
• Reduce the intake of salt;
• Stop smoking;
• Take regular exercise;
• Monitor your blood pressure.
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