FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - REGARDING BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS
What is blood pressure? Omron - Blood pressure is the force
generated by the blood against the walls of arteries during
cardiac contraction and relaxation (e.g., the pumping action of
the heart). LifeSource - Blood pressure is the force exerted by
blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure
occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when
the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of
mercury (mmHg). Why measure your blood pressure? Omron - Blood
pressure measurement can highly reflect one's health condition.
High blood pressure is potentially linked to serious illnesses
such as stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. Since there is
no symptom most of the time, many hypertension people do not
realize they are at risk until their health is seriously
threatened. Why measure your blood pressure at home? LifeSource
- It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood
pressure readings taken in a doc