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An increasing number of people are now choosing to keep one around the home, as it is a great way to monitor blood pressure, especially for those who are in a high risk bracket. For example, an individual who has suffered a stroke in the past will be asked by a doctor to constantly monitor his or her blood pressure. This is because once the BP gets too high, there is an increased chance of another stroke occurring. It can be a major hassle for these people to get to the pharmacy every few days to have this done, so keeping at least one device at home is probably the best way to go about it.<br><br>Another way in which it can come in handy around the house is if an individual is taking blood pressure medication. Sometimes, certain environmental issues can cause this medication to stop working, as no medication is perfect. If you have a monitor around the house, you will be able to tell if this medication is not doing what it is supposed to be doing, which will allow the individual to get medical attention before it is too late. The complications that can arise from this medication being unsuccessful can be deadly, but having a monitor can help alert you that something is wrong before something major occurs.

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  1. Blood pressure readings are made up of two numbers, an upper number and a lower number. An example would be 120/80 mm Hg. If the nurse was telling you what your blood pressure was, she would say "Your blood pressure is 120 over 80." The upper number is called the systolic reading. This is when the heart beats. The lower number is called the diastolic reading and this is when the heart is at rest between beats. BP is measured in "millimeters of mercury" and this is written as "mm Hg." It is important to note that many times a person with high blood pressure does not even know it. It usually has no symptoms. You can feel fine but your blood pressure may be high enough to bring on a heart attack. It may be years before high blood pressure is detected. The only way to really know if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked by a healthcare professional. This is quick and painless and should be done as part of your routine check up, employee health nurse or other services available in your community. Blood Pressure Protocol A blood pressure monitor cuff is a part of a medical device that is used to check an individual's blood pressure. This is important because both high and low blood pressure can be a sign of a more serious medical problem. A blood pressure monitor consists of a cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer, which is used to show the pressure. The restricting of the blood flow is done so that the device can read the pressure, so the cuff is a vital part of this entire operation. Many times, this is used at the same time as a stethoscope, so that a measurement on the pressure can be taken when there is restriction and when there is no restriction. http://thealzheimersdefenseprogramreview.com/ In order to use a blood pressure monitor, the actual cuff is placed around the person's arm somewhat tightly. It must be tight enough to get a good reading and at times this can be uncomfortable. The arm must be at the same place on the body as the heart, so the person is usually seated and the arm must be raised and supported. This is why the blood pressure monitors that you see in a pharmacy come with a seat and a raised tube, as the arm must be placed into the cuff at heart level. It is also very important that the correct size of cuff be used on each individual person. If the cuff is too small, it will restrict blood flow too much, which will cause the reading to be inaccurate and, in most cases, too high. Likewise, if the cuff is too large, the reading will appear to be much lower than it actually is.

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