Get your blood pressure without a blood pressure monitor. Quick and reliable!

Editorial "Site" Debunks myths and tells the truth about blood pressure.

First of all, you need to know that it is difficult, but possible, to measure pressure without a blood pressure monitor. You can do this yourself without the use of any mechanical or electrical appliances and other devices.

This requires basic knowledge about the processes occurring in the human body, which each student receives in school. If it happens that this moment is missed, we will fill the gap.





Try not to be led by popular online “life hacks” that spread at an incredible rate only to increase the number of naive readers of content, playing on the fact that they are interested in improving their health. For example, the network disseminates information about how pressure with a ruler and a pendulum.





This method is rather dubious and inaccurate, in scientific circles it is criticized, and doctors do not trust it. Being held hostage to misconceptions can be dangerous.

It's called folk. Its distributors count on the fact that it will inspire the trust of the reader.





People are not stupid. But doctors are from the same people. The main rule of medicine: do no harm. Therefore, experts set a goal: to convey information to a potential patient about the work of his body in order to prevent possible diseases. To inform is to protect.





Get to the point. Our heart is a unique living device that will always signal a health problem. And heart rate is the main indicator of his work. Thus, counting the pulse rate is the oldest, reliable and adequate way to find out the value of blood pressure.

How the pulse rate is measured
  1. Feel the radial artery at the base of your thumb on your wrist. Put your finger on it.



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  2. Feel the pulsating movements. For 30 seconds, count their number.



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  3. Multiply that number by two, and you get the number of heartbeats per minute.






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Let's estimate the numbers. If your blood pressure is between 60 and 80, your blood pressure is normal. Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute indicates low pressure, or hypotension, more than 90 beats per minute - increased, or hypertension.

The heart rate can vary with age. This is due to changes in the body: its natural wear and weakening of the elasticity and elasticity of blood vessels. The guide to determining your personal norm will be this table.





Starting to count the heartbeat, first take a comfortable posture. Give your body a few minutes of rest if you have to perform complex physical activities before. Reduce your emotional state, think about something calm and pleasant. This is important to get the most accurate results.





And most importantly, watch your health. Noticing the malaise, contact a doctor who will help you to normalize. blood pressure and a healthy lifestyle. Health is your main value!



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