Blood pressure tests
This test determines whether your sanguine strain is healthy, high, or low. Heart rate is the phrase used to describe the force with which your sanguine pushes against the sides of your arteries as it circulates throughout your body.
Low blood strain (hypotension) is normally not an issue, but it can induce dizziness and fainting in certain people.
The best time and place to get your blood strain measured.
If you are concerned about your heart rate , you should have a sanguine pressure test at any time.
You can get your blood strain tested in a variety of venues, including:
- Most pharmacies
- Your neighborhood GP’s surgery
- Some workplaces
How is blood pressure tested?
Heart rate machines differ, but they are all measuring devices with an arm cuff connected.
The cuff is normally put around your upper arm and inflated until it feels snug. This can be uncomfortable, but only for a few seconds.
It is critical that you remain calm and avoid talking during this time because your blood pressure will be taken.
How is blood pressure measured?
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and expressed as two numbers:
- Systolic pressure is the strain created when your heart pumps sanguine throughout your body.
- Diastolic strain is the pressure when your heart rests between beats and blood is pushed around it.
As a broad guide:
Normal heart rate ranges from 90/60mmHg to 120/80mmHg.
High blood strain is 135/85mmHg or higher at home, and 140/90mmHg or higher at a drugstore, GP surgery, or clinic. Low heart rate is 89/59mmHg or lower.
Test your blood pressure at home
If your doctor suspects you have high heart rate (hypertension), they may advise you to undergo 24-hour or ambulatory blood strain monitoring (ABPM).
ABPM measures your heart rate on a frequent basis over the course of 24 hours, utilizing a cuff attached to a portable gadget worn around your waist.
You can carry on with your normal routines at this time.
