Blood pressure, this seemingly strange and familiar term, is actually an important indicator in our daily health check. When we see a series of numbers on a hospital or home sphygmomanometer, how do we properly interpret these readings?
Blood pressure readings are usually separated by /, with the number in the front representing systolic blood pressure, which is the pressure of blood against the walls of blood vessels when the heart contracts, usually expressed in millimeters of mercury, or mmHg, with a normal range of 90-139 MMHG. The following number is the diastolic blood pressure, which is the pressure of blood against the wall of the blood vessels when the heart diastates, and the normal range is 60 to 89mmHg.
A blood pressure reading of a systolic blood pressure above 140 and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90mmHg may indicate a risk of high blood pressure and require close attention and consultation with a doctor. Less than 90/60 MMHG indicates a problem with low blood pressure, which may lead to dizziness, fatigue and other symptoms.
In view of the problem of high blood pressure, individuals usually should avoid eating salty vegetables, bacon and other foods with high salt content, you can relax your mood by listening to soothing music, reading and other ways, so that the blood pressure level is stable in the normal range. For the problem of low blood pressure, individuals should properly consume iron foods such as pig liver and fungus, which is conducive to improving the blood pressure value caused by anemia.
When measuring blood pressure at home, stay relaxed and avoid taking it immediately after exercising or drinking coffee. Make sure the cuff of the sphygmomanometer is at the same level as the heart, properly wrapped around the upper arm, and moderately tight to ensure the accuracy of the reading.
If the blood pressure reading continues to be abnormal, or if there is significant discomfort, such as headache, chest tightness, etc., contact your doctor immediately for further evaluation and treatment.
