Stage 1 high blood pressure is systolic is to or diastolic between 80 to Stage 2 high blood pressure is when systolic is or higher or the diastolic is 90 or higher. These numbers should be used as a guide only. A single blood pressure measurement that is higher than normal is not necessarily an indication of a problem.
Your doctor will want to see multiple blood pressure measurements over several days or weeks before making a diagnosis of high blood pressure and starting treatment.
Ask your provider when to contact him or her if your blood pressure readings are not within the normal range. For people with hypertension, home monitoring allows your doctor to monitor how much your blood pressure changes during the day, and from day to day. This may also help your doctor determine how effectively your blood pressure medication is working.
Either an aneroid monitor, which has a dial gauge and is read by looking at a pointer, or a digital monitor, in which the blood pressure reading flashes on a small screen, can be used to measure blood pressure.
The aneroid monitor is less expensive than the digital monitor. The cuff is inflated by hand by squeezing a rubber bulb.
Some units even have a special feature to make it easier to put the cuff on with one hand. However, the unit can be easily damaged and become less accurate. Because the person using it must listen for heartbeats with the stethoscope, it may not be appropriate for the hearing-impaired.
The digital monitor is automatic, with the measurements appearing on a small screen. Because the recordings are easy to read, this is the most popular blood pressure measuring device. It is also easier to use than the aneroid unit, and since there is no need to listen to heartbeats through the stethoscope, this is a good device for hearing-impaired patients.
One disadvantage is that body movement or an irregular heart rate can change the accuracy. These units are also more expensive than the aneroid monitors. In addition, they are more expensive than other monitors. The American Heart Association recommends the following guidelines for home blood pressure monitoring:. Sit with your back supported don't sit on a couch or soft chair. Keep your feet on the floor uncrossed. Place your arm on a solid flat surface like a table with the upper part of the arm at heart level.
Place the middle of the cuff directly above the bend of the elbow. Check the monitor's instruction manual for an illustration. Take multiple readings. When you measure, take 2 to 3 readings one minute apart and record all the results. Take the record with you to your next medical appointment. If your blood pressure monitor has a built-in memory, simply take the monitor with you to your next appointment. Call your provider if you have several high readings. Don't be frightened by a single high blood pressure reading, but if you get several high readings, check in with your healthcare provider.
When blood pressure reaches a systolic top number of or higher OR diastolic bottom number of or higher, seek emergency medical treatment. Ask your doctor or another healthcare professional to teach you how to use your blood pressure monitor correctly.
Have the monitor routinely checked for accuracy by taking it with you to your doctor's office. It is also important to make sure the tubing is not twisted when you store it and keep it away from heat to prevent cracks and leaks. Proper use of your blood pressure monitor will help you and your doctor in monitoring your blood pressure.
Health Home Conditions and Diseases. The four main vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals and health care providers include the following: Body temperature Pulse rate Respiration rate rate of breathing Blood pressure Blood pressure is not considered a vital sign, but is often measured along with the vital signs.
Vital Signs. They include Blood pressure, which measures the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Blood pressure that is too high or too low can cause problems. Your blood pressure has two numbers. The first number is the pressure when your heart beats and is pumping the blood. The second is from when your heart is at rest, between beats. Heart rate, or pulse, which measures how fast your heart is beating.
The higher number is called systolic pressure. It refers to the pressure inside the artery when the heart contracts and pumps blood through the body. The lower number is called diastolic pressure. It refers to the pressure inside the artery when the heart is at rest and is filling with blood. Both pressures are recorded as "mm Hg" millimeters of mercury. High blood pressure directly increases the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke.
With high blood pressure, the arteries may have an increased resistance against the flow of blood. This causes the heart to work harder to circulate the blood. Blood pressure is categorized as normal, elevated, or stage 1 or stage 2 high blood pressure:. Elevated blood pressure is systolic of to and diastolic less than Stage 1 high blood pressure is systolic is to or diastolic between 80 to Stage 2 high blood pressure is when systolic is or higher or the diastolic is 90 or higher.
These numbers should be used as a guide only. A single blood pressure measurement that is higher than normal does not necessarily mean there is a problem. Your healthcare provider will want to see multiple blood pressure measurements over several days or weeks before making a diagnosis of high blood pressure and starting treatment.
Ask your provider when to contact him or her if your blood pressure readings are not within normal range. For people with high blood pressure, home monitoring allows your healthcare provider to monitor how much your blood pressure changes during the day, and from day to day.
This may also help your provider determine how effectively your blood pressure medicine is working. You can use either an aneroid monitor, which has a dial gauge and is read by looking at a pointer.
Or you can use a digital monitor, in which the blood pressure reading flashes on a small screen. Whichever device you use, make sure the cuff fits your arm. Having a cuff that is too large or too small can lead to inaccurate readings. Don't take your blood pressure on an arm or leg that has been severely injured, has had surgery on the blood vessels, or has injury to the tissue.
The American Heart Association recommends the following guidelines for home blood pressure monitoring:. Don't smoke, have caffeinated drinks, or exercise for 30 minutes before taking your blood pressure. Sit with your back supported don't sit on a couch or soft chair. Keep your feet on the floor uncrossed.
Place your arm on a solid flat surface like a table with the upper part of the arm at heart level. Place the middle of the cuff directly above the bend of the elbow. Check the monitor's instruction manual for an illustration. Take multiple readings. When you measure, take 2 to 3 readings one minute apart and record all the results. Take your blood pressure at the same time every day, or as your healthcare provider recommends.
Take the record with you to your next medical appointment. If your blood pressure monitor has a built-in memory, simply take the monitor with you to your next appointment.
Call your provider if you have several high readings.
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