What Is A Normal Blood Pressure; What Influences Blood Pressure - ADC 6016 Instruction Manual

It is recorded as systolic/diastolic. For example a systolic of 120 and
diastolic of 80 would be recorded 120/80.
Blood pressure is a dynamic vital sign - one that changes constantly
throughout the day. person's "resting" blood pressure is the pressure that
exists first thing in the morning while a person is still at rest and before
consumption of food or drink.

3.2. What is a Normal Blood Pressure?

systolic pressure of less than 120mmHg and a diastolic pressure of
under 80mmHg are recognized as normal by the Joint National Committee
on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure,
2003.
Note:
Blood pressure does increase with age, so you must check with your
doctor to find out what is "normal" for you! Even with normal blood pres-
sure values, a regular self-check with your bloodpressure monitor is recom-
mended. You can detect possible changes in your values early and react
appropriately. If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your
blood pressure, keep a record of values along with time of day and date.
Show these values to your doctor. Never use the results of your measure-
ments to independently alter the drug doses prescribed by your doctor.

3.3. What Influences Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is influenced by many factors including age, weight,
physical conditioning, past illness, time of day, altitude, activity, and cli-
mate, to name just a few. In general, blood pressure is lower in the morn-
ing and increases throughout the day. It is lower in warm weather, and
higher in cold weather.