Blood Pressure is the measure of the force which the heart needs to pump the blood through the circulatory system and supply the vital organs of our body. the higher the blood pressure the harder the heart has to work.

The body's blood pressure does not remain constant, but flucuates all the time.

POINTS TO OBSERVE WHEN MONITORING BLOOD PRESSURE

- Always measure your blood pressure when you are relaxed.

- Preferably take blood pressure measurement before breakfast.

- Take blood pressure at room temperature Approx: 20 degree's celsius.

- Blood pressure rises after drinking hot drinks, smoking, situations of anxiety, exertion or emotion.

- Gentle breathing for five to six minutes before measuring your blood pressure. by doing this it allows your blood pressure to stabilise.

MONITORING AT HOME

By checking your blood pressure at home it will provide you with many benefits.

It offers you more control over your treatment. It also allows you to keep track of your results inbetween visits to your doctor or nurse.

Many people when visiting the doctors to have their blood pressure taken are nervous and therefore their blood pressure will be higher. By monitoring your blood pressure in the surroundings of you own home will give you a true reading due to the fact many people are more comfortable and relaxed there.

Home Use Upper Arm Monitors

There are many different types of monitors on the market for home use. They range from your simple upper arm monitor to your monitor that is linked to you home or work computer so that results can be downloaded gradually. These offer you more flexibility around home and also offer the individual a chance to monitor there blood pressure more closely over tighter periods of time.

Home Use Wrist Monitors

Wrist monitors are very easy to use. they offer people slightly more flexibility than a traditonal home use monitor due to the fact that it is very small and can be worn like a watch. The specifications can vary according to the type of monitor you buy. The simple monitors will store a small amount of readings for you will others will come with the option to have a computer link or printer attachment for the device. Aswell as this some will be able to store up to about 50 readings. These sorts of monitors are perfect for people that are on the move a lot and also for people that have lack of storage space as they are the wrist montior are an oversized watch.

Which Blood Pressure Monitors are VALIDATED

Various devices on our website have been clinicallly validated to find out more please see the catalog section marked Blood Pressure Monitors, then click on the various makes and models. To find out more do not hesitate to contact us.