Measuring blood pressure is an apparently simple and obvious action, which many of us do on a daily basis. Then, when you reach a certain age and your health deteriorates, it becomes a normal routine.
The procedure is very simple: we turn on the measuring instrument, the so-called sphygmomanometer, tighten the cuff tightly and start the measurement. It should be known, however, that there are some wrong habits that you may not realize that can compromise the final outcome. They are simple behaviors that do not allow us to obtain the real result and often cause values to soar.
So let’s pay attention to these common mistakes when we measure the pressure that get the values off. Let’s see what they are.
Some good habits to regulate blood pressure
With some small tricks we can keep pressure levels under control. As often happens, everything starts with nutrition. According to the ISS, a healthy, low-sodium diet is a first step towards the goal. Also watch out for excessive consumption of alcohol and coffee and the habit of smoking. Some foods are particularly pressure-friendly. For example, not everyone knows that there are fibers and vitamins at will in this heart-priced, blood pressure-lowering vegetable. Habits such as constant physical activity and regular rest are welcome for our health.
Beware of these common mistakes when measuring pressure that bust values
Always remember that blood pressure values starting from 80 mmHg (diastolic) and not exceeding 120 mmHg (systolic) are considered normal. That said, here are the errors you usually run into that change the actual measurement values.
The first and perhaps most common mistake is to sit down and cross your legs. It is a mistake not to make, because it could raise the pressure values by at least a couple of points. Instead, we keep our legs apart and well extended.
The second mistake concerns the positioning of the bracelet. While perhaps most of us already do, we should wrap it exclusively around the bare arm. Let’s avoid tightening it on the dress, but let’s pull up the sleeves well before starting the sphygmomanometer.
Finally, we avoid measuring blood pressure with a full bladder. Let’s go to the bathroom first if we have to, this will also allow us to further relax and prepare to take values.
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