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This is what you should keep in mind when measuring your blood pressure.

It is best to sit comfortably when measuring. Relax for 5 minutes and then measure. Do not move during the measurement.

Measure the blood pressure first on both arms and then always on the arm with the higher blood pressure.

Do not speak during the measurement.

Avoid nicotine and coffee for an hour before the measurement.

Allow at least two minutes to pass between two measurements.

How to put the cuff on correctly.

- Place the cuff on your bare upper arm.

- The marking on the cuff should be on the artery of the upper arm.

- Tighten the cuff so that one or two fingers fit between the arm and the cuff.

- Place the cuff on your bare wrist.

- The cuff should fit tightly.

- Make sure the cuff circumference is correct on both your upper arm and your wrist, otherwise incorrect measurements may occur!

Important: The cuff must be at heart level

When sitting at a table with your forearm resting on the table, the cuff is automatically at heart level.
Hold your arm relaxed against your body. In this position, the wrist with the measuring device is at heart level.
If the cuff is above heart level, the readings will be too low. If the cuff is below heart level, the readings will be too high.

Your blood pressure is subject to ongoing fluctuations

Fluctuating blood pressure values, even when measured directly one after the other, say nothing about the accuracy of the device. Blood pressure is not a constant value and is never exactly the same over several minutes. For this reason, it is important to measure regularly and always at the same time of day. A single measurement only shows a snapshot and is only of limited use. Many devices have an average value display that shows the average value of many individual measurements and enables a more meaningful assessment of your blood pressure.

What you need to know about your blood pressure.

What is blood pressure?

Blood pressure is built up by the heart's activity in the vascular system. When the heart muscle contracts, a pumping action occurs; at this moment, blood pressure is at its highest (systolic value). When the heart then fills with blood again, the pressure is at its lowest (diastolic value).

Nutrition

A healthy diet is definitely a goal. You can get support for a healthy eating plan from a nutritionist, for example.

overweight

Being overweight promotes high blood pressure. Discuss weight loss with your doctor.

Movement

Regular exercise is also beneficial for high blood pressure. Endurance exercise is beneficial, but strength training is not. If your blood pressure is significantly high, you should discuss physical activity with your doctor, because any exertion increases your blood pressure for a short time. If your blood pressure is well controlled, you can engage in physical activity.

That is why blood pressure is often higher at the doctor’s

Many people are tense when they go to the doctor and react to their surroundings and the doctor in his white coat by raising their blood pressure. This is known as office hypertension or "white coat syndrome". Blood pressure values measured under such tension are too high and can simulate high blood pressure that is not actually present. This is why it is recommended that you also measure your blood pressure yourself at home.

consequences of high blood pressure

The following effects are possible:

heart attack
stroke
calcifications and damage to the vessels
heart failure

High blood pressure is a widespread disease: Did you know that 25% of the adult population and around half of those over sixty suffer from it?

How to assess your blood pressure.

The World Health Organization has established guidelines for assessing blood pressure that apply to people of all ages. The table below will help you evaluate your readings.

Value	systole	diastole
clearly increased	from 140	from 90
still normal	130-139	85-89
normal	120-129	80-84
optimal	up to 119	up to 79

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