🩺 Digital blood pressure monitor
A digital blood pressure monitor is an electronic device used to measure your blood pressure (BP) at home or in clinics.
🔢 What it measures
It shows three main readings:
- Systolic pressure (top number) → pressure when heart beats
- Diastolic pressure (bottom number) → pressure when heart rests
- Pulse rate ❤️
⚙️ How it works
- Wrap cuff around your arm
- Device inflates automatically
- Measures pressure and displays results on screen
🏠 Types of digital monitors
💪 Upper arm monitor (most accurate)
- Worn on upper arm
- Recommended by doctors
⌚ Wrist monitor
- Smaller and portable
- Slightly less accurate if not used correctly
📊 Normal blood pressure range
- Normal: around 120/80 mmHg
- High BP (hypertension): 140/90 mmHg or above
- Low BP: below 90/60 mmHg
Condition linked to high BP:
Hypertension
✅ How to use correctly
- Sit relaxed for 5 minutes before measuring
- Keep arm at heart level
- Don’t talk or move during reading
- Take 2 readings and average them
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Wrong cuff size
- Measuring right after exercise or stress
- Talking during measurement
🧠 Simple summary
Digital BP monitor = easy, quick way to check blood pressure at home.
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