As with all blood pressure medicine the right diet and exercise will help keep your blood pressure under control.
Blood pressure is taken with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.
Hi,I believe you can still donate whilst on blood pressure medications such as Inderal.This is the explanation in the FAQ section on the Red Cross website (Australia):Blood pressure - I take high blood pressure medicine. Can I donate? Medicines for the control of blood pressure are acceptable, providing your blood pressure is adequately controlled and stable.
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No, taking blood pressure in the leg is not the same as taking it in the arm. Blood pressure is typically measured in the arm because it provides a good reflection of overall systemic blood pressure. Taking blood pressure in the leg can be done in certain medical situations, but the values may differ from those obtained in the arm.
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When taking a person's blood pressure the stethoscope should be placed in the brachial artery.
if your taking blood pressure in the anticubital area (crease of the elbow) then you would palpate the brachial artery.
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Blood pressure in newborns is not a good indicator of health. Taking blood pressure of a newborn is usually not done unless there is an underlying issue (i.e. cardiac issues). Blood pressure is usually taken using the thigh.
you can determine the maximum inflation point when taking blood pressure by using palpation.
To make sure you have good blood pressure and to determine whether you have high blood pressure. 120/80 is ideal. If your blood pressure is high you may need medication. A low blood pressure means the blood volume in the body is low. Low blood pressure is as dangerous as high blood pressure.