What are typical variations in blood pressure measurements?
I just took 4 measurements with an automated ReliOn blood pressure monitor. Each was back to back over the period of about 5 minutes. I tried to stay reasonably still for each measurement. This is what I got 143 81 pulse 79136 91 pulse 79142 92 pulse 76146 89 pulse 67Are these variations typical, or is it possible that I'm not taking the measurements correctly, or the machine is not working properly?Yes, I'm aware my blood pressure is high.
During a blood pressure measurement with a spygnamometer, what are the rules when deflating?
Hi, when I deflate the cuff, it does not go to completely 0 mmHg.So when I start the bp measurment for someone the cuff is already at 2mmHg does this therefore mean that I should add or subtract 2mmHg from whatever systolic or diastolic pressure I get or should I still keep whaterver reading for systolic or diastolic pressure the sphygnamometer gives irrespective of the fact that it wasnt from 0?Thanks very much for the help.
Can't make sense of my blood pressure measurement.?
I've been feeling slightly light headed and slightly weak lately, but since I don't have insurance it's not enough to run to a doctor about it doesn't really interfere with my daily life, it's just kind of annoying .I had my blood pressure taken yesterday and today and both times it's 105 83.So... one is low and one is high? I'm confused.
What blood pressure measurement qualifies you for high blood pressure?
I am a 34 year old female, 5'4, 155 lbs. My blood pressure has always been around 110 70. When I went for my gyno check up last month, my bp was 134 92. I have a pretty stressful lifestyle I work, go to college, just got married, have a 15 year old son. I've gained about 20 lbs over the last 3 4 years that I need to lose however, I am relatively active & carry my weight well. I had a migraine the day I went to the dr so I thought that might have raised it some. I have had migraines regularly for the last 10 years. My bp last night was 145 104, which is the highest it has been. I have a doctor's appointment next week to get everything checked out. My question is this I know that measurement is high, but how high is it? What number is dangerously high? Will this probably mean I have to take meds to control it? My mom's side of the family has lots of high bp & heart disease. My mom died of heart disease at 57 yoa. Thanks for your input
Why do intake personnel feel it is important to cause pain while taking blood pressure measurement?
It seems when the physicians little helpers take blood pressure they cause unnecessary pain? The knowledge that this will hurt by varying degrees causes my blood pressure to rise. This gives a false reading? Anyone?Perhaps it is my own sensativity? Even from a child, when they pump the air into the arm band, it has always sent a shooting, burning pain down my arm into my hand. In the past couple of years, I have learned not to be afraid to speak out, so a nurse advised me to request the cuff be placed on my lower arm instead. That made a lot of difference.
Varying blood pressure measurements?
Hi, does anyone have trouble regulating their bp? I'm on 2 types of medication, and when I'm lying down completely relaxed it's fine, sometimes even low 110 65 . However, the second I stand up and move around it skyrockets 140 95 . My doctor does not want to put me on a higher dose. Any advice on how to regulate this? Which numbers should I go by?
Good brand of blood pressure measurement device?
Recently I underwent a heart surgery and now I am taking pills that reduce my blood pressure. I need to take these pills in different dosage depending on where my blood pressure is. What is a quality brand and where can I purchase this blood pressure measurement device? Thanks.
Blood Pressure Measurements?
What is the best time of day to take a blood pressure reading?Is it 'normal' for blood pressure to vary widely over just a few hours between readings? At the moment mine is behaving a bit oddly e.g. a couple of hours after exercise it can be as low as 120 75 yet just a few hours later it can be as high as 140 90
