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2. Important information on blood pressure and its measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in the circulatory center of the brain
and adjusts to a variety of situations through feedback from the nervous system.
To adjust blood pressure, the strength and frequency of the heart (Pulse), as well
as the width of circulatory blood vessels is altered. Blood vessel width is affected
by fine muscles in the blood vessel walls.
Your level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during heart activity:
During the “blood ejection” (Systole) the value is highest (systolic blood pressure
value). At the end of the heart’s “rest period” (Diastole) pressure is lowest
(diastolic blood pressure value). Blood pressure values must lie within certain
normal ranges in order to prevent particular diseases.
2.2. Which values are normal?
Blood pressure is too high if at rest, your diastolic pressure is above 100mmHg
and/or the systolic blood pressure is over 160mmHg. In this case, please consult
your doctor immediately. Long-term values at this level endanger your health due
to continual damage to the blood vessels in your body.
Should the systolic blood pressure values lie between 140mmHg and 159mmHg
and/or the diastolic blood pressure values lie between 90mmHg and 99mmHg,
consult your doctor. Regular self-checks will be necessary.
With blood pressure values that are too low (i.e. systolic values under 105mmHg
and/or diastolic values under 60mmHg), consult your doctor.
Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood
pressure monitor is recommended. 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 measurements to independently alter
the drug doses prescribed by your doctor.
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