Blood Pressure - Samsung Healthy Living BW-3100HL Owner's Manual

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Blood Pressure

When the heart contracts it sends blood out
into the body. This pressure is referred to as
systolic.
The pressure that is created as
the heart pulls blood back thor-
ough is called diastolic.
Blood Pressure is recorded as systolic over
diastolic.
What is considered Normal Blood Pressure?
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High
Blood Pressure from the National Heart, Lung and Blood
Institute has set forth the following guidelines regarding
high blood pressure. Guidelines provided are for informa-
tion purposes only. Please consult with your physician for
proper diagnosis.
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About
Blood Pressure
Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart and
is in constant fluctuation throughout the day. In addition
to natural changes, other factors that may affect blood
pressure are:
• Temperature
(too hot or cold)
• Humidity
• Restlessness
• Lack of sleep
• Physical exercise
• Constipation
Be sure to speak with your healthcare professional to
determine what is affecting your blood pressure.
How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?
People have the misconception that they can "feel" their
blood pressure rise. In reality it is nearly impossible to tell
if your pressure is elevated without having it checked.
This is why hypertension has been named "the silent
killer". Start monitoring your blood pressure today and
discuss the results with your healthcare professional.
• Fear
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Food/beverage
consumption
• Your physical
condition
• Stress
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
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