Frequent headaches, dizziness and blurred vision are just a few of the symptoms that can occur when your blood pressure is too high. In medical terms, this phenomenon is known as (arterial) hypertension, which can lead to various complications. In this article, we will discuss why it is important not to underestimate its dangers. Keeping track of our heart and blood pressure can possibly minimize health hazards.

Illness Symptoms

Common symptoms of high blood pressure, apart from the ones mentioned above, can be shortness of breath, sleeplessness, fatigue and in some instances even blood in the urine. It is important to note that hypertension is often asymptomatic, meaning that not all people with high blood pressure will notice symptoms. This is why it is essential to monitor blood pressure regularly.

Hypertension Dangers

If hypertension is left untreated, it can lead to serious health complications. When a person has high blood pressure over a significant period, this can lead to heart disease, brain damage due to strokes and harm to other organs. These are some of the most frequent complications due to hypertension:

• Heart Disease
• Strokes
• Kidney Damage
• Vision Loss
• Loss of Memory (Dementia)
• Pregnancy Complications

To avoid these dangerous complications associated with hypertension, it is not only paramount to monitor and treat high blood pressure. It is also crucial to change your diet, increase physical activity and get the right medication. Regular check-ups will help to lower these risks.

MED-51 Blood Pressure Monitor

As we have said, it is good to measure your blood pressure regularly. Monitoring blood pressure and heart rate is not difficult and can be done at home with a special medical instrument. The B.Well MED-51 blood pressure monitor is a professional tool designed for individuals with or without a medical degree. That makes our devices an ideal choice for accurately monitoring blood pressure from home.

Young Patients

According to the World Health Organization 1.28 billion people aged 30 to 79 years suffer from hypertension. It is a very widespread problem, especially for people over the age of 60. In recent years, however, experts have noticed hypertension in younger age groups. This is one of the reasons why a blood pressure monitor is crucial for all households. As said before, regular monitoring can reduce risks and save lives.

Normal pressure

When measuring blood pressure, it is important to know the critical values. A normal blood pressure for adults is 120-129 (systolic blood pressure) mm Hg and 80-84 (diastolic blood pressure) mm Hg. When these numbers are too high (or too low) over a longer period, it is good to visit your healthcare provider. These are the pathological variants when measuring blood pressure:

Measuring blood pressure at home should not be a reason to self-medicate, which can be dangerous. With the right diet, activity and cutting back on bad habits will do much to treat the condition. Medication can certainly help resolve issues with hypertension but should always be discussed with your medical provider first.

Frequent Causes

Hypertension occurs more often among older people and can be a sign of underlying illnesses or problems. Frequent causes of high blood pressure are the consumption of too much salt, overweight and obesity, but also a lack of physical activity. In recent decades, experts have pointed to chronic stress as one of the “slow killers” as it is also associated with a high blood pressure. Medical conditions as kidney problems, diabetes or other endocrine disorders can also lead to hypertension.

Monitoring Blood Pressure 

The B.Well MED-51 blood pressure monitor is a new blood pressure monitor device in our MED line featuring new and advanced functions. It is provided with pulse arrhythmia detection. The device can therefore identify an irregular heartbeat of any type at an early stage. The MED-51 is provided with memory for two users with up to 150 values each with date and time. The universal size, anatomic cuff makes this device perfect for all family members.  

The device is also provided with a reliable 3CHECK mode that uses modern technology to do measurements in automatic mode. This reliable system:

• Performs three consecutive measurements
• Analyses measurements using special algorithm
• Results in more reliable results than single measurement devices

Regular monitoring of the heartbeat and blood pressure can reduce the risks of complications and can save your life. When hypertension remains undetected for longer periods of time, it can be dangerous. When detected with a B.Well MED-51 blood pressure monitor, however, one can effortlessly manage this condition.

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