Maia Davies` Blogging World

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels. When the arteries become obstructed with plaque and cholesterol, they constrict making the circulation of blood difficult. As a result, blood pressure becomes elevated. To hear the sounds of your heart pumping blood through the main artery in your arm (the brachial artery), which are heard best through a stethoscope placed on the crook of your elbow. Getting the best blood pressure monitor of your own is the only way to go. You can also find an electric model with lots of extras for upwards of $300. There are blood pressure monitors available for every budget. Taking your own blood pressure is not a difficult endeavor, and with a little practice, you can become as adept as a nurse at reading and monitoring your own blood pressure. The blood pressure is measured by a sphygmomanometer. There are many different kinds of blood pressure monitors available these days, and many of them work with the simple push of a button. Blood pressure is not static and varies from one heartbeat to another throughout the day.

This entry was posted on Saturday, June 28th, 2008 at 9:11 pm and is filed under Health.