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What you should know about blood pressure

Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day. It rises sharply in the early
morning and declines during the late morning. Blood pressure rises again in the
afternoon and finally drops to a low level at night. Also, it may vary in a short
period of time. Therefore, readings from successive measurements can fluctuate.
140
SYS
mm HG
120
100
DIA
80
mm HG
60
6
Blood pressure readings from a healthy 31-year old male, measured at 5-minute
intervals.
Blood pressure measured in a doctor's office only provides a momentary value.
Repeated measurements at home better reflect one's actual blood pressure
values under everyday conditions.
Moreover, many people have a different blood pressure when they measure at
home, because they tend to be more relaxed than when in the doctor's office.
Regular blood pressure measurements taken at home can provide your doctor
with valuable information on your normal blood pressure values under actual
«everyday» conditions.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set up the following standard blood
pressure values when measured at resting pulse.
Blood Normal
pressure (mmHg) values
SYS = systole up to 140
= upper value
DIA = diastole up to 90
= lower value
12 18
Mild
hypertension
140 – 180
90 – 110
0 5 h
Severe
hypertension
over 180
over 110
15