Common Q & A On Blood Pressure - inventum BDA435 Instruction Manual

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common Q & A on blood pressure
Why is the blood pressure value obtained at home lower than that
obtained at the hospital?
• The blood pressure difference between home and hospital
measurements is about 20 mmHg - 30 mmHg (2.7 kPa - 4.0 kPa).
This is because individuals tend to be more relaxed at home than
at the hospital.
• In addition, when the device is placed at a position over the heart,
the blood pressure value tends to be much lower than it actually is.
Ensure the device is positioned right at the heart level.
Why is the blood pressure value obtained at home higher than that
obtained at the hospital?
• The antihypertensive drug might have lost its efficacy. Kindly adhere
to your doctor's instructions.
• The cuff might not be in the correct position. If the cuff is not placed
right, no arterial pressure value will be obtained, and the blood
pressure value might be much higher than it is. Therefore, properly
position the cuff.
• The cuff is not tight enough. If the cuff is loose, the compression
force might fail to transmit to the artery, causing the blood pressure
value to be much higher than it is. Therefore, re-adjust and tighten
the cuff further.
• The patient is not sitting correctly during the measurement.
Slouching, tilting, bending, and sitting cross-legged are not
encouraged while taking blood pressure measurements due to
increased abdominal pressure or the arm position being below the
heart. Kindly take readings in the correct posture.
When can I obtain better measurements?
• Measurements are best taken in the mornings right after you urinate
or when your mind and body are stable. We recommend taking
readings at the same time of the day, every time.
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