Important Facts About Blood Pressure And Home Measurements - Microlife WatchBP Home A Instructions Manual

12. Important facts about blood pressure and home
measurements
 Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries
generated by the pumping of the heart. Two data readings, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are always
measured.
 The pulse rate is the number of times the heart beats in a minute.
 Permanent high blood pressure can damage your health and
therefore must be treated!
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 Always discuss your home blood pressure measurement data
with your doctor and tell him/her if you have noticed anything
unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on single blood pressure
readings.
 There are many causes of excessively high blood pressure.
Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer treatment
when appropriate.
 Blood pressure is subject to wide fluctuations as the day
progresses, and can be impacted by emotions, physical exertion
and other conditions.