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McKesson LUMEON Blood Pressure Inflation System with Cuff and Bulb
McKesson Lumeon 2-Tube With Inflation Kit Blood Pressure Cuff is an adult Limb Circumference Nylon - Inflation System. It features fastening Hook and Loop Closure. McKesson Lumeon is used by Most Aneroid Sphygmomanometers.Cuff Size: Adult Color: Black...
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McKesson LUMEON Blood Pressure Cuff, 23-40 cm, Size Medium
Cuff Size: Adult Color: Black 55 cm length tubing Exclusive Size Guide marking system For use with Clock Face, Professional, & Standard Aneroid Sphygmomanometers 3-year Manufacturer Warranty
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McKesson LUMEON Arm Blood Pressure Cuff and Bulb Inflation Kit
McKesson Lumeon 2-Tube With Inflation Kit Blood Pressure Cuff is an adult Limb Circumference Nylon - Inflation System. It features fastening Hook and Loop Closure. McKesson Lumeon is used by Most Aneroid Sphygmomanometers.Cuff Size: Large Adult Color:...
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McKesson LUMEON Arm Blood Pressure Cuff, 55 cm Tubing, Size Small
Cuff Size: Small Adult Color: Royal Blue 55 cm length tubing Exclusive Size Guide marking system For use with Clock Face, Professional, & Standard Aneroid Sphygmomanometers 3-year warranty
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McKesson Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Automatic Inflation Arm Cuff
SELECT Digital Blood Pressure Monitors provide easy, accurate blood pressure monitoring away from home. These portable monitors are designed to be slim and discrete for enhanced convenience. Their expanded memory storage allows patients to review the...
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McKesson Digital Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor for Wrist, Adult
SELECT Digital Blood Pressure Monitors provide easy, accurate blood pressure monitoring away from home. These portable monitors are designed to be slim and discrete for enhanced convenience. Their expanded memory storage allows patients to review the...
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Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
When you walk into any medical appointment, usually one of the first things you’ll experience is having your blood pressure taken. The puffy cuff that tightens around your arm while you anticipate the release and final reading is part of the process. But what, exactly, do those numbers mean, and why does it really matter?
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the measure of how hard your blood is pumping through your arteries. It’s normal for blood pressure to rise and fall throughout the day, but it impacts your health when it remains high over time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the biggest concern with high blood pressure is the risk of heart disease or stroke.
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
Many things can cause high blood pressure. Some of them include the following:
Systolic Blood Pressure
Your systolic blood pressure is the top number. It is the measure of the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries each time it beats.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Your diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number. It is the force your heart exerts on artery walls between beats or when your heart is at rest.
Although both numbers are important for your health, higher systolic pressure is what your doctor treats when you have high blood pressure. It’s best to monitor both for optimal health. That is something you can do at home easily with simple to use blood pressure monitors.
Ways to Take Your Blood Pressure
There are several ways you can perform accurate blood pressure measurements at home.
Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
An arm blood pressure monitor is probably the one you see the most in your doctor’s office uses. There are a couple of different home versions. One involves using a stethoscope and a manual blood pressure cuff, and some basic knowledge, so you know what sounds to listen for when taking the reading.
An easier option is a digital blood pressure monitor with an arm cuff. Once you place the cuff on your arm above your elbow, you’re ready to measure your blood pressure with a push of a button. Look for models with large, easy-to-read screens and the proper cuff size. It should also allow you to store several blood pressure readings at once.
Wrist Blood Pressure Cuff
Wrist blood pressure monitors work much like the arm cuff. Follow the directions on the cuff or in the guide for proper positioning on your wrist.
Thigh Blood Pressure Monitor
If arm or wrist blood pressure measurements are not an option, you can take your blood pressure with a thigh cuff. However, you'll also need a stethoscope for this option.
When you walk into any medical appointment, usually one of the first things you’ll experience is having your blood pressure taken. The puffy cuff that tightens around your arm while you anticipate the release and final reading is part of the process. But what, exactly, do those numbers mean, and why does it really matter?
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the measure of how hard your blood is pumping through your arteries. It’s normal for blood pressure to rise and fall throughout the day, but it impacts your health when it remains high over time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the biggest concern with high blood pressure is the risk of heart disease or stroke.
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
Many things can cause high blood pressure. Some of them include the following:
- Unhealthy lifestyle habits
- Nicotine use
- Diabetes
- Obesity
Systolic Blood Pressure
Your systolic blood pressure is the top number. It is the measure of the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries each time it beats.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Your diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number. It is the force your heart exerts on artery walls between beats or when your heart is at rest.
Although both numbers are important for your health, higher systolic pressure is what your doctor treats when you have high blood pressure. It’s best to monitor both for optimal health. That is something you can do at home easily with simple to use blood pressure monitors.
Ways to Take Your Blood Pressure
There are several ways you can perform accurate blood pressure measurements at home.
Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
An arm blood pressure monitor is probably the one you see the most in your doctor’s office uses. There are a couple of different home versions. One involves using a stethoscope and a manual blood pressure cuff, and some basic knowledge, so you know what sounds to listen for when taking the reading.
An easier option is a digital blood pressure monitor with an arm cuff. Once you place the cuff on your arm above your elbow, you’re ready to measure your blood pressure with a push of a button. Look for models with large, easy-to-read screens and the proper cuff size. It should also allow you to store several blood pressure readings at once.
Wrist Blood Pressure Cuff
Wrist blood pressure monitors work much like the arm cuff. Follow the directions on the cuff or in the guide for proper positioning on your wrist.
Thigh Blood Pressure Monitor
If arm or wrist blood pressure measurements are not an option, you can take your blood pressure with a thigh cuff. However, you'll also need a stethoscope for this option.