About Blood Pressure; What Is Blood Pressure; Why Measure Your Blood Pressure - HoMedics BPW-060-CA Manual

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on
the artery walls while blood flows through
the arteries. The pressure measured when
the heart contracts and sends blood out
of the heart is systolic (highest) blood
pressure. The pressure measured when
the heart dilates with blood flowing back
into the heart is called diastolic (lowest)
blood pressure.

Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?

Among today's various health problems,
those associated with high blood pressure
are very common. High blood pressure
dangerously correlates with cardiovascular
diseases. Therefore, blood pressure
monitoring is important for identifying those at
risk.
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