Your blood pressure also increases and decreases under the following circumstances
Blood pressure is higher than normal:
• when you are excited, nervous, or tense
• while taking a bath
• during and after exercise or strenuous physical activity
• when it is cold
• within one hour after meals
• after drinking tea, coffee, or other caffeinated drinks
• after smoking tobacco
• when your bladder is full
Blood pressure is lower than normal:
• after consuming alcohol
• after taking a bath
b) Why is the doctor's reading different from the reading taken at home?
Your blood pressure can vary due to the environment (temperature, nervous condition). When measuring
blood pressure at the doctor's office, it is possible for blood pressure to increase due to anxiety and tension.
c) Why should I monitor blood pressure at home?
One or two readings will not provide a true indication of your normal blood pressure. It is important to take
regular, daily measurements and to keep records over a period of time. This information can be used to assist
your physician in diagnosing and preventing potential health problems.
2. Getting Started
2.1 About the Blood Pressure Monitor
This section describes the various components of the monitor
Cuff Socket
Battery
Compartment
ON/OFF/Start
Button
Time/Date
and OK Button
LCD Screen
AC Adapter
Socket
USB Socket
Memory Recall Button