So does blood pressure fluctuate alot?

[PICK3]

I went to the Dr. a couple of weeks ago and my bottom number(diastolic?) was>100.

Then I took it a few days later and it was normal.

I stuck my arm in a machine at Walmart and the bottom number was>100.

Today the nurse at work read 120/80.

wtf???

 

[bran987]

you drink a lot, that makes it go up and down till you say stop

 

[PICK3]

you drink a lot, that makes it go up and down till you say stop

thanks ... I shall never drink again!

 

[JayC9]

You're dying.

 

[pdaddy]

Depends on activity levels prior to getting it done and your body position (standing, sitting, lying down, arm bent or straight...)

You need to have a consistant BP for three consecutive checks for any diagnosis to be given.

 

[bran987]

Depends on activity levels prior to getting it done and your body position (standing, sitting, lying down, arm bent or straight...)

You need to have a consistant BP for three consecutive checks for any diagnosis to be given.

are you going to become an MD?

 

[SlimJim52]

IF you have blood pressure problems, yes it changes a lot. over 100 for the bottom line? You have a problem, drinking or not. You need to consult your doctor about it and get it under control.

It does fluctuate, depending upon what you are doing. At rest, you should be moderate, like 120 / 70 or something. As you exercise, the 120 should go up and the 70 should go down.

My norm is about 125/70. During a stress test it went about 200/55 and they loved it. My heart and legs hated it, but the doctor loved it.

 

[bran987]

IF you have blood pressure problems, yes it changes a lot. over 100 for the bottom line? You have a problem, drinking or not. You need to consult your doctor about it and get it under control.

It does fluctuate, depending upon what you are doing. At rest, you should be moderate, like 120 / 70 or something. As you exercise, the 120 should go up and the 70 should go down.

My norm is about 125/70. During a stress test it went about 200/55 and they loved it. My heart and legs hated it, but the doctor loved it.

"he drinks like a fish" does not do this kid justice.

 

[Smurfy]

yeah i think it does. when i was sick with a virus a few weeks ago, mine read 148/98 which is pretty high considering mine is usually ~125/75. the nurse thought it was high so she even re-tested it to be sure and yup, 148/98 again.

 

[mrplunkey]

Blood pressure is expressed as Systolic/Diastolic. The "bottom" number is your diastolic, or resting pressure. It's a key indicator of cardiovascular health and it's generally considered bad to be over 90.

A *lot* of things can influence your diastolic value, including your anxiety level, arousal level, arm position... hell -- even speaking during the measurement will elevate it. Your best measurements will take place when the cuff is at heart level, you are seated, quiet, and relaxed.

I wouldn't worry yet.

 

[bran987]

yeah i think it does. when i was sick with a virus a few weeks ago, mine read 148/98 which is pretty high considering mine is usually ~125/75. the nurse thought it was high so she even re-tested it to be sure and yup, 148/98 again.

do you feel OK now?

 

[Smurfy]

do you feel OK now?

yeah, i think Im feeling pretty good. thanks.

 

[pdaddy]

are you going to become an MD?

anesthesia will soon become my specialty, MD's are over-rated

 

[GoldenDelicious]

A *lot* of things can influence your diastolic value, including your anxiety level, arousal level, arm position... hell -- even speaking during the measurement will elevate it. Your best measurements will take place when the cuff is at heart level, you are seated, quiet, and relaxed.

I wouldn't worry yet.

yep

different machines have different error margins, the wrong cuff on a muscular arm will pump the reading up hugely, anxiety (about the test, usually) etc etc will all fubar your readings

that having been said, youre definitely going to die

 

[mrplunkey]

yep

different machines have different error margins, the wrong cuff on a muscular arm will pump the reading up hugely, anxiety (about the test, usually) etc etc will all fubar your readings

that having been said, youre definitely going to die

And then there is the difference between ascultatory measurements and oscillometric measurements...

I really don't trust BP readings unless the person doing the measurement reaaaaally knows what they are doing.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

And then there is the difference between ascultatory measurements and oscillometric measurements...

I really don't trust BP readings unless the person doing the measurement reaaaaally knows what they are doing.

yeah theres those as well...but i didnt want to worry the guy. you just dont do that to dying people, its bad juju

 

[milo hobgoblin]

Only if you're dying.

Say your goodbyes.

 

[PICK3]

Depends on activity levels prior to getting it done and your body position (standing, sitting, lying down, arm bent or straight...)

You need to have a consistant BP for three consecutive checks for any diagnosis to be given.

What's the most accurate way to measure BP? Dynomaps (automated machines) or the old fashion cuff method?

 

[pdaddy]

What's the most accurate way to measure BP? Dynomaps (automated machines) or the old fashion cuff method?

I would have to say a dynomap, it's crucial that the cuff is the right size though, if it is too big it will read low, and too small it will read high. Also you want to use the same dynomap everytime for reliability purposes. If you get an outragious number have them check it manually.

 

[mrplunkey]

What's the most accurate way to measure BP? Dynomaps (automated machines) or the old fashion cuff method?

Dynomaps use oscillometric techniques which I personally don't like. The only problem is, a person with a cuff & stethescope who doesn't know what they are doing is even worse. If you are dealing with someone who knows how to take a measurement, the ascultatory (cuff/steth) can be much more reliable.

It's kinda like freeweights versus machines... someone who doesn't know *anything* about lifting would probably benefit more from a machine since it would guide their movements through the exercises. But to someone who knows how to lift, freeweights would produce a much better result.