15
minute to minute, throughout the day. Therefore it is essential to take regular
measurements to help you identify an average blood pressure.
Time of day
Upper curve: systolic blood pressure
Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure
Hypertension
High blood pressure can go unnoticed for a long time, since it does not produce
noticeable symptoms. If your blood pressure falls in an “hypertension” area in
repeated measurements over several days, you should consult your doctor for
detailed medical examination.
Self- diagnosis and treatment using measured results may be dangerous. Never
initiate, change or suspend a therapy without consulting your doctor.
Hypotension
The definition of hypotension is not universally accepted. Nevertheless, a
systolic pressure lower than 100 mmHg is assumed as hypotensive.
