There are a number of devices available in the market to measure blood pressure (BP).
From the Mercury Sphygmomanometer, which is basically a simple mercury manometer, an upper arm cuff, and a hand inflation bulb with a pressure control valve to the sophisticated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor, the range is really varied.
A typical Sphygmomanometer makes use of a stethoscope to listen to Korotkoff sounds and relies on ausculatory technique.
Other blood pressure machines include semi automatic, automatic, wrist and finger devices.
There is also an Automatic Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) Monitor to measure the BP.
The NIBP is a hi-end version of the automated device, with the addition of an automatic-cycling facility to record the patient's blood pressure at set time intervals.
Two units, viz, the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure are generally used to measure blood pressure.
It is written as 120/80, where 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure.
Systolic pressure is the pressure of the blood when the heart beats.
This is the highest pressure exerted by the blood.
Diastolic pressure, on the other hand, is the pressure of the blood when the heart rests between beats.
This is the lowest pressure exerted by the blood.
Blood pressure can be measured in two varied manners: Using the cuff or by measuring it digitally.
The instrument that is used to measure the blood pressure in units is called millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
While a BP check may allow an individual to know the exact status of their blood pressure, it is advisable to carry out appropriate tests as mandatory follow-up.
It has been observed that in cases of follow-up of patients with borderline hypertension, if the blood pressure becomes persistently higher than 140/ 90 mm Hg, anti-hypertensive medication is administered.
Similarly modifications in lifestyle are usually recommended to keep the BP in check.
These include changes in diet and exercise.
Life style change is known to lower BP as well as improve a patient's response to blood pressure medications.
Studies have shown that 26% of all people who have their blood pressure measured are misdiagnosed.
RESPeRATE (resperate-uk.
co.
uk) is a leading maker of blood pressure machines that are known to measure accurate and high quality BP.
The company makes use of both Lifesource and Omron brand blood pressure monitors.
While Lifesource monitors are clinically validated according to strict European Society of Hypertension protocols, Omron's monitors are considered top notch.
From the Mercury Sphygmomanometer, which is basically a simple mercury manometer, an upper arm cuff, and a hand inflation bulb with a pressure control valve to the sophisticated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor, the range is really varied.
A typical Sphygmomanometer makes use of a stethoscope to listen to Korotkoff sounds and relies on ausculatory technique.
Other blood pressure machines include semi automatic, automatic, wrist and finger devices.
There is also an Automatic Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) Monitor to measure the BP.
The NIBP is a hi-end version of the automated device, with the addition of an automatic-cycling facility to record the patient's blood pressure at set time intervals.
Two units, viz, the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure are generally used to measure blood pressure.
It is written as 120/80, where 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure.
Systolic pressure is the pressure of the blood when the heart beats.
This is the highest pressure exerted by the blood.
Diastolic pressure, on the other hand, is the pressure of the blood when the heart rests between beats.
This is the lowest pressure exerted by the blood.
Blood pressure can be measured in two varied manners: Using the cuff or by measuring it digitally.
The instrument that is used to measure the blood pressure in units is called millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
While a BP check may allow an individual to know the exact status of their blood pressure, it is advisable to carry out appropriate tests as mandatory follow-up.
It has been observed that in cases of follow-up of patients with borderline hypertension, if the blood pressure becomes persistently higher than 140/ 90 mm Hg, anti-hypertensive medication is administered.
Similarly modifications in lifestyle are usually recommended to keep the BP in check.
These include changes in diet and exercise.
Life style change is known to lower BP as well as improve a patient's response to blood pressure medications.
Studies have shown that 26% of all people who have their blood pressure measured are misdiagnosed.
RESPeRATE (resperate-uk.
co.
uk) is a leading maker of blood pressure machines that are known to measure accurate and high quality BP.
The company makes use of both Lifesource and Omron brand blood pressure monitors.
While Lifesource monitors are clinically validated according to strict European Society of Hypertension protocols, Omron's monitors are considered top notch.