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Blood pressure measurement by automated devices - background information

Blood pressure measurement by automated devices - background information. EHES Training Material. Hypertension as a cardiovascular risk factor. What is blood pressure?. Systolic blood pressure (higher value) represents the pressure while the heart contracts to pump blood to the body

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Blood pressure measurement by automated devices - background information

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  1. Blood pressure measurement by automated devices- background information EHES Training Material

  2. Hypertension as a cardiovascular risk factor

  3. What is blood pressure? • Systolic blood pressure (higher value) represents the pressure while the heart contracts to pump blood to the body • Diastolic blood pressure (lower value) represents the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats

  4. Risk factors of elevated blood pressure • Salt intake • Obesity • Alcohol use • Sedentary lifestyle • Smoking • Fat contents of the food

  5. Factors affecting blood pressure levels • Measurement environment • Noise, temperature • Factors related to the participant • Factors related to the measurer • Measurement device • Cuff size

  6. Factors related to the participant • Emotions – white coat hypertension • Exercise • Eating before measurement • Smoking • Use of caffeine containing drinks • Alcohol use • Full bladder • Pain • Daily variation • Medication

  7. Average magnitude of the effects (1/3)

  8. Average magnitude of the effects (2/3)

  9. Average magnitude of the effects (3/3)

  10. Acknowledgements • Slides • Hanna Tolonen

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