1. High blood pressure is also called “the silent killer” because it has not signs or symptoms.
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2. It is a common, but serious condition.
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3. High blood pressure does not play a role in stroke, heart disease and kidney disease.
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4. One in four people in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and many may not know it.
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5. High blood pressure is the same as hypotension.
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6. High blood pressure is called hypertension.
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7. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked.
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8. Blood pressure tests measure systolic pressure (when the heart beats) and diastolic pressure (when the heart rests between beats).
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9. Blood pressure results are indicated by two numbers.
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10. The first number (the larger number) is the systolic pressure.
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11. The second number (the smaller number) is the diastolic pressure.
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12. There are a variety of home blood pressure monitors to help people track their condition.
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13. Home blood pressure monitors are either aneroid or digital.
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14. An aneroid monitor has a dial gauge and a cuff that is inflated by hand.
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15. Digital blood pressure monitors have either manual or automatic cuffs, and the blood pressure reading flashes on a small screen.
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16. Aneroid monitors typically cost more than digital monitors do.
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17. A third type of blood pressure monitor is the mercury sphygmomanometer that has a long glass gauge.
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18. Mercury blood pressure monitors are the standard for blood pressure measurement, but they are not usually recommended for home use.
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19. If your choice of an aneroid monitor does not have a special feature (a metal ring) that makes it easier to put the cuff on, it can be difficult to use.
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20. The rubber bulb that inflates the cuff on an aneroid monitor is never difficult to squeeze.
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21. Aneroid monitors may not be appropriate for people who have difficulty hearing, because of the need to listen to heart sounds through a stethoscope.
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22. Digital monitors are automatic.
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23. Digital monitors are the most popular home blood-pressure measuring devices.
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24. Some electronic blood pressure monitors have a paper printout so that you can keep a record of your blood pressure readings.
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25. Inflation of the cuff on a digital blood pressure monitor can be either automatic or manual, depending on your choice of models.
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26. The accuracy of a digital monitor will not be influence by body movements or an irregular heart rate.
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27. Wrist monitors that wrap around your wrist are also available on the market.
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28. One disadvantage of digital monitors is that some models are designed for use with the left arm only.
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29. When considering the purchase of a blood pressure monitor, cuff size is not important.
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30. If the cuff size is wrong, the blood pressure reading will be wrong.
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31. A health professional can advise you on what size cuff you need, based upon the size of your arm.
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32. Before buying a home blood pressure monitor, you should consider features such as how easy it is to read the results as well as whether or not you will need to use a stethoscope.
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33. After buying a blood pressure monitor, you should not take it to your doctor and have him or her check it for accuracy because your doctor will be angry with you.
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34. Your doctor or nurse will show you how to use your home blood pressure monitor correctly.
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35. Before taking your blood pressure, you should exercise for about 5 minutes.
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36. Before taking your blood pressure, you should not talk.
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37. You should also sit with your legs and ankles uncrossed, and your arm should be raised to heart level while resting on table or desk.
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38. While taking your blood pressure, you should make sure the cuff is one inch above the crease of your elbow.
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