Sunbeam 7656-10 - Manuals

WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE? Blood pressure: Measurement of the rate of pressure exerted by the blood upon thewalls of the blood vessels. The heart contracts and then relaxes, producing the two levels of blood pressure. Systolic: The highest point of blood pressure; level of blood pressure produced as yo...

Blood pressure varies constantly and may change due to: l physical trauma l mental anxieties l smoking ----- exercise l eating l drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages Only a qualified physician can determine whether your blood pressure is normal. Hypertension: is high blood pressure, and is mo...

BLOOD PRESSURE RANGES In young, healthy adults the normal blood pressure range is between 100 and 140 mmHg (milli-meters of mercury) for SYSTOLIC pressure, and between 60 and 90 mmHg for DIASTOLIC pressure. The range of pressure can vary considerably depending on age and physical condition. ONLY A Q...