What are blood pressure measures, and what does each measure?
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force exerted by the blood upon the walls of the arteries. The pressure in the arteries originates in the pumping action of the heart, and pressure waves can be felt at the wrist and at other points where arteries lie near the surface of the body (see pulse). Since the heart can pump blood into the large arteries more quickly than it can be absorbed and released by the tiny arterioles and capillaries, considerable inner pressure always exists in the arteries. The contraction of the heart (systole) causes the blood pressure to rise to its highest point, and relaxation of the heart (diastole) brings the pressure down to its lowest point.\n\nBlood pressure is strongest in the aorta, where the blood leaves the heart. It diminishes progressively in the smaller blood vessels and reaches its lowest point in the veins (see circulatory system). Blood pressure manifests itself dramatically when an artery is severed or pierced and the blood (under pressure) ejects in spurts.\n\nSince blood pressure varies in different arteries, the pressure in the brachial artery of the forearm serves as a standard. A sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure in millimeters of mercury; blood pressure gauges that do not use mercury also produce readings that are expressed in terms of millimeters of mercury. The normal blood pressure readings in young people are about 120 mm for systolic pressure and about 80 mm for diastolic pressure, commonly written as 120/80 and read as "one-twenty over eighty." With age, and the constriction of the small arteries and then the larger ones, blood pressure increases, so that at 50 years, normal individuals have a systolic pressure between 140 and 150, and a diastolic pressure of about 90.
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Here are the classifications for blood pressure readings per the JNC 7 guidelines (The Seventh Report on the Joint National Commitee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure):\n\nNormal <120 over <80\nPrehypertension 120-139 over 80-89\nStage 1 hypertension 140-159 over 90-99\nStage 2 hypertension >160 over >100\n\nMake shure you let your doctor know what your blood pressure readings are at home.  This will help him/her adjust your therapy if needed.
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the above is mostly correct. Ideal BP would be 115/75 according to JNC 7 guidelines.  Systolic below 80-90 or diastolic below 60 or so would indicate low BP. However everyone is different and some people have BP's of 90/60 and are very healthy-low is verified by lower than normal BP with symptoms of hypotension Such as Lightheaded, dizzy, loss of consciousness 'rapid heart rate in attempt to counteract the low BP, volume depilated either dehydration or loss of Blood, etc.\n\nBP's stated above are in mmHg (millimeters of mercury) the common  standard in U.S.
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not a lot really. they take your blood pressure. they do ask for your reasons for wantin to go on it. like contraception, or for regulating periods, or for skin. I said everything! They just check your health history and things to make sure you're fit to go on it. Then they will explain how it all works etc to you.\nIt's nothing to worry about.
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High blood pressure often has no signs or symptoms. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to be tested for it. You can find out if you have high blood pressure by having your blood pressure checked regularly at your family doctor. Most doctors will diagnose a person with high blood pressure on the basis of two or more readings, taken on several occasions. A consistent blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher is considered high blood pressure, another term for hypertension. Some people experience high blood pressure only when they visit the doctor's office. This condition is called "white-coat hypertension." If your doctor suspects this, you may be asked to monitor your blood pressure at home or asked to wear a device called an ambulatory blood pressure monitor. This device is usually worn for 24 hours and can take blood pressure every 30 minutes.
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Blood pressure is a continuously distributed variable, and the risk of associated cardiovascular disease likewise rises continuously. The point at which blood pressure is defined as hypertension is therefore somewhat arbitrary. Presently finding sustained blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or above, measured on both arms is generally regarded as diagnostic. Because blood pressure readings in many individuals are highly variable — especially in the office setting — the diagnosis of hypertension should be made only after noting a mean elevation on two or more readings on two or more office visits, unless the elevations are severe or associated with compelling indications such as diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, stroke, and high coronary disease risk.\n\nRecently, the JNC 7 (The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure)[1] has defined blood pressure 120/80 mmHg to 139/89 mmHg as "prehypertension." Prehypertension is not a disease category; rather, it is a designation chosen to identify individuals at high risk of developing hypertension.\n\nIn patients with diabetes mellitus or kidney disease studies have shown that blood pressure over 130/80 mmHg should be considered a risk factor and may warrant treatment. Even lower values are considered diagnostic using home blood pressure monitering devices.
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My honest feeling is the BP readings taken are not correct. Such high and low changes are next to impossible. You need to tak him to a cardiologist for evaluating the position and treating him. Blood Pressure - high or low - is termed as silent killer. Please see the doctor without delay. \n\nNow a short note from Wikipedia about BP for your inforamtion -\n\nBlood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood at right angles to the walls of the blood vessels. Unless indicated otherwise, blood pressure refers to systemic arterial blood pressure, i.e., the pressure in the large arteries delivering blood to body parts other than the lungs, such as the brachial artery (in the arm). The pressure of the blood in other vessels is lower than the arterial pressure. Blood pressure values are universally stated in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). The systolic pressure is defined as the peak pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle; the diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure (at the resting phase of the cardiac cycle). The mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure are other important quantities.\n\nTypical values for a resting, healthy adult human are approximately 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic (written as 120/80 mmHg), with large individual variations. These measures of blood pressure are not static, but undergo natural variations from one heartbeat to another or throughout the day (in a circadian rhythm); they also change in response to stress, nutritional factors, drugs, or disease-
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Generally, blood pressure will be lower at the higher parts of the body--in this case, the leg is likely to be higher and the arm lower.\n\nNote that the most accurate reading of your blood pressure for medical purposes is at the level of your heart.  That's why it is normally taken at the upper arm, which is about the same elevation as your heart.\n\nGood luck!!
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The systolic pressure is defined as the peak pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle; the diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure (at the resting phase of the cardiac cycle). The mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure are other important quantities.
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Depends if you r a man or woman. Basically yheu vheck your blood, urine. Make you stretch a bit. Check weight, pulse,\nheart beat, blood pressure. If u r a guy check you penis and\nlastly check your prostrate.
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blood pressure cuff, also known as a sphygmomanometer
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The bottom number (diastolic) is the pressure when your heart is resting (between beats).  It's a measure of how flexible / hardened your arteries are.
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headache, weakness, fainting\n\nThe numbers for low BP differ between people but generally speaking BP numbers below 100/55 and pulse below 55 or so.\nIf you have low BP, drink lots of Gatorade to make sure you have enough electrolytes for proper heart function.\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003083.htm
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According to the site listed in sources:\n\n\nHow does a blood pressure gauge (sphygmomanometer) work? What exactly is blood pressure?\n &#92; \n     \nYour heart is an amazing pump. It works reliably for decades, and it safely pumps blood -- one of the trickiest liquids around. In the same way, your blood vessels are pipes. They take the output from the pump and distribute it throughout the body. A blood pressure gauge is simply a way to measure the performance of the pump and the pipes. \nThere are two numbers in a blood pressure reading: systolic and diastolic. For example, a typical reading might be 120/80. When the doctor puts the cuff around your arm and pumps it up, what he/she is doing is cutting off the blood flow with the pressure exerted by the cuff. As the pressure in the cuff is released, blood starts flowing again and the doctor can hear the flow in the stethoscope. The number at which blood starts flowing (120) is the measure of the maximum output pressure of the heart (systolic reading). The doctor continues releasing the pressure on the cuff and listens until there is no sound. That number (80) indicates the pressure in the system when the heart is relaxed (diastolic reading). \n\nIf the numbers are too high, it means that the heart is having to work too hard because of restrictions in the pipes. Certain hormones, like adrenaline (which is released when you are under stress) cause certain blood vessels to constrict, and this raises your blood pressure -- if you are under constant stress, your blood pressure goes up, and it means that your heart has to work too hard. Other things that can increase the blood pressure include deposits in the pipes and a loss of elasticity as the blood vessels age. \n\nHigh blood pressure can cause the heart to fail (from working too hard), or it can cause kidney failure (from too much pressure).
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Check you blood pressure right away.
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The pulse is the number of heartbeats per minute.\n\nThe pulse is measured at the wrist, neck, temple, groin, behind the knees, or on top of the foot. In these areas, an artery passes close to the skin.\n\nTo measure the pulse at the wrist, place the index and middle finger over the underside of the opposite wrist, below the base of the thumb. Press firmly with flat fingers until you feel the pulse. To measure the pulse on the neck, place the index and middle finger just to the side of the Adam's apple, in the soft, hollow area. Press firmly until the pulse is located.\n\nOnce you find the pulse, count the beats for 1 full minute, or for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. This will give the beats per minute.