by Monica Griffin | Nov 18, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
Blood pressure cuff is simply not “Just Cuff”, it plays a vital role in providing accurate blood pressure readings. It is necessary that the cuff is neither too loose nor tight. The cuff’s lower edge should be approximately one inch above the elbow. In addition,... by Monica Griffin | Nov 5, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
Lot of people are not aware that the cuff size plays a major role in getting accurate blood pressure readings. Cuff is an inflatable bladder encased in a cloth, which you wrap around the arm to measure blood pressure. If you feel, you are getting false blood pressure... by Monica Griffin | Oct 5, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
While thinking about Home Blood Pressure Monitors, the first thing that comes to mind is how accurate are they. Which one would be better home based wrist or upper arm monitors? Is the reading comparable to the readings at the doctor’s office? If we just take the... by Monica Griffin | Sep 13, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
You blood pressure may be low because of temporary conditions such as you are very tired or fasting. In addition, you might be on some medication that may lead to low blood pressure. However, if your blood pressure is low consistently, then it is better to consult a... by Monica Griffin | Sep 13, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
Low blood pressure is called as hypotension. Generally, low blood pressure is not as severe as hypertension. However, even low blood pressure can leads to chronic diseases. If the systolic reading plunges to 90 or below or diastolic reading drop down to 60 or either... by Monica Griffin | Sep 6, 2014 | Blood Pressure |
There is no-way to know whether a person is having a hypertension or not. At least there are no specific symptoms that provide any kind of indications. The only way to know about hypertension is through regular checkups. Hypertension is a life-style disease and can be...