Which of the following are modalities used when taking the blood pressure?
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Know your numbersLearn what the numbers in your blood pressure reading mean. Blood Pressure ChartBLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORYSYSTOLIC mm Hg (upper number)and/orDIASTOLIC mm Hg (lower number)NORMALLESS THAN 120andLESS THAN 80ELEVATED120 – 129andLESS THAN 80HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 1130 – 139or80 – 89HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 2140 OR HIGHERor90 OR HIGHERHYPERTENSIVE CRISIS (consult your doctor immediately)HIGHER THAN 180and/orHIGHER THAN 120Note: A diagnosis of high blood pressure must be confirmed with a medical professional. A doctor should also evaluate any unusually low blood pressure readings. Download this chart: English Jpeg | English PDF | Spanish Jpeg | Spanish PDF | Traditional Chinese Jpeg | Traditional Chinese (PDF) If you get a high blood pressure reading
AHA RecommendationThe American Heart Association recommends home monitoring for all people with high blood pressure to help the health care professional determine whether treatments are working. Home monitoring (self-measured blood pressure) is not a substitute for regular visits to your physician. If you have been prescribed medication to lower your blood pressure, don't stop taking your medication without consulting your doctor, even if your blood pressure readings are in the normal range during home monitoring. Choosing a home blood pressure monitorThe American Heart Association recommends an automatic, cuff-style, bicep (upper-arm) monitor.
Once you’ve purchased your monitor, bring it to your next appointmentHave your doctor check to see that you are using it correctly and getting the same results as the equipment in the office. Plan to bring your monitor in once a year to make sure the readings are accurate. Home blood pressure monitoring may be especially useful for:
Left-arm vs. right-arm blood pressureSeveral studies have been done to determine what is a normal variation between right and left arm. In general, any difference of 10 mm Hg or less is considered normal and is not a cause for concern. Why keep a blood pressure journal?One blood pressure measurement is like a snapshot. It only tells what your blood pressure is at that moment. A record of readings taken over time provides a “time-lapse” picture of your blood pressure that can help you partner with your physician to ensure that your treatments to lower high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) are working. Written by American Heart Association editorial staff and reviewed by science and medicine advisers. See our editorial policies and staff. What is the technique for taking blood pressure?With the cuff on your bare arm, sit in an upright position with back supported, feet flat on the floor and your arm supported at heart level. Make sure the bottom of the cuff is directly above the bend of the elbow. Relax for about five minutes before taking a measurement.
What are 3 types of instruments that are used to measure blood pressure?Measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer. a cuff that can be inflated with air,. a pressure meter (manometer) for measuring air pressure in the cuff, and.. a stethoscope for listening to the sound the blood makes as it flows through the brachial artery (the major artery found in your upper arm).. What are the two methods of assessing blood pressure?If manually, he or she will place a stethoscope over the major artery in your upper arm to listen to the blood flow and pulse as the cuff inflates and deflates. If using an automated device, the blood pressure cuff automatically inflates, deflates, and measures pressure.
How many methods of blood pressure are there?There are three commonly used methods for measuring blood pressure for clinical purposes: clinic readings, self-monitoring by the patient at home, and 24-hour ambulatory readings.
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