Many people think that blood pressure monitoring is something left to professional doctors, but for patients with high and low blood pressure (about 46% of adults have high blood pressure), this may not be a good choice. While you may have difficulty finding a home blood pressure monitor that is practical and gives accurate readings, hospitals usually recommend upper-arm blood pressure monitors because they are more reliable.
Upper arm blood pressure monitor
Why is the upper arm blood pressure monitor the most purchased blood pressure monitor? One reason many people like it is that the cuff is at the same level as the heart. This makes measuring blood pressure easy and accurate, both in the clinic and at home. Perhaps the reason why most people still think that professional recommendations are more reliable, of course I think so too.
What is your blood pressure reading?
First of all, you need to understand the categories of blood pressure. According to the five blood pressure ranges recognized by the American Heart Association, they are Normal, Elevated, Hypertension Stage 1, Hypertension Stage 2, and Hypertensive crisis.
Normal
Blood pressure readings below 120/80 mm Hg are considered within the normal range. If your results fall into this category, stick to a heart-healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
Elevated
Blood pressure readings are consistently in the range of 120-129 systolic and below 80 mmHg diastolic, which is a sign of elevated blood pressure. People with elevated blood pressure are likely to develop hypertension and must take steps to manage the condition.
Hypertension Stage 1
Blood pressure consistently in the range of 130-139 systolic or 80-89 mmHg diastolic is stage 1 hypertension. During this stage of high blood pressure, your doctor will ask you to change your existing lifestyle and get rid of some bad habits that are not good for your heart health and may consider adding blood pressure medicine according to your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Hypertension Stage 2
Blood pressure persistently in the range of 140/90 mmHg or higher is stage 2 hypertension. During this stage of high blood pressure, doctors may prescribe a combination of blood pressure medication and lifestyle changes.
Hypertensive Crisis
If your blood pressure reading suddenly exceeds 180/120 mmHg, be aware that this is a danger sign and wait five minutes before taking your blood pressure again. If your reading is still as high as it was just measured, contact your doctor right away. You may have signs of severe hypertension. Signs of organ damage such as shortness of breath, back pain, chest pain, vision changes or difficulty speaking, numbness/weakness may be present at this blood pressure reading, don't wait to see if your stress subsides on its own, call your doctor quickly.
The upper arm blood pressure monitor YK-BPA2 below is what many people like to use. It has a one-button start button, and can accurately measure and intelligently pressurize. It has a 360° full cuff, an abnormal alarm, and automatic shutdown functions. These functions are commonly used in home blood pressure monitors, and more advanced functions are listed below.
It has 2*99 (dual user 99 group data memory function) which can be saved separately. Built-in rechargeable lithium battery avoids frequent battery replacement, fully charged can measure 200 times. With a 3-inch high-definition large screen, it is more convenient to view measurement data. It has a humanized automatic shutdown function, and the automatic shutdown after 2 minutes is more energy-saving. Built-in excellent core chip and upgraded algorithm, the pressure is stable and the measurement results are more accurate, and the LED backlight function at night makes the readings clearer
What your blood pressure reading means
The first number represents systolic blood pressure and the second number represents diastolic pressure. Systolic blood pressure refers to the pressure the blood exerts on the artery walls when the heart beats, while diastolic blood pressure refers to how much blood exerts pressure on the artery walls when the heart is at rest between beats.
Usually, systolic blood pressure is the reading that people pay more attention to, which is the first number. In most people, systolic blood pressure also rises steadily with age, due to increased stiffness in large arteries, long-term—long-term plaque buildup, and increased incidence of heart and blood vessel disease. So no matter what age you are, it is necessary to prepare a blood pressure monitor with accurate readings. I think YONGROW YK-BPA2 is a good choice.