Here's why monitoring BP is important in these virulent times
PDS Healthcare is here to share healthcare tips to keep you safe and informed.
DID YOU KNOW?
Around 1 in 4 adults aged from 30
to 69 years old have hypertension
The chances of hypertension rises
to 1 in 2 person of the 60-69 years
age group
In China, patients who have
hypertension in their medical
history, were 3x likely to die from
COVID-19
76% of COVID-19 deaths in Italy
had been related to high blood
pressure
MICROLIFE A150
Upper arm Blood Pressure Monitor
The A150 AFIB is equipped with Microlife’s unique AFIB technology, which makes it possible to detect atrial fibrillation while measuring blood pressure at home.
Two out of three atrial fibrillation related strokes can be prevented if they were diagnosed early and treated accordingly.
AFIB technology
Atrial fibrillation detection for stroke prevention
MAM technology
Microlife Average Mode (MAM) performs 3 measurements in 1 click as recommended by doctors
30 data memory
Automatic storage of the last 30 blood pressure readings
Price: SGD$189 (5 years warranty)
MICROLIFE A3 PC
Upper arm Blood Pressure Monitor
Fully-automatic upper arm blood pressure monitor with superior functions. Equipped with PAD technology for early recognition of heart arrhythmias and with MAM technology for enhanced reliability especially in patients with arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation.
MAM technology
Microlife Average Mode (MAM) performs 3 measurements in 1 click as recommended by doctors
PAD technology
For heart arrhythmia detection
Gentle+ Technology
Optimal speed and pressure control
MICROLIFE A2 Basic
Upper arm Blood Pressure Monitor
The Microlife A2 Basic records up to 30 measurement values. It is equipped with PAD technology (Pulse Arrhythmia Detection) that detects irregular heartbeats during blood pressure measurements. If an irregular heartbeat occurs, the PAD symbol is displayed.
PAD technology
For heart arrhythmia detection
Gentle+ Technology
Optimal speed and pressure control
Memory-average function
Gives useful information about the general blood pressure level of all readings on the device
Price: $139 (5 years warranty)
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RECOGNISING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
You have hypertension if your
systolic BP is 140mmHg or more,
or both (mmHg is millimetres of
mercury, a measure of pressure)
If you have readings of 180/120 or
greater and experienced chest or
back pain, numbness, loss of vision
or difficulty breathing or speaking.
Please seek a doctor.
HOW TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
AVOID:
Avoid over-the counter
medication like decongestants
and painkillers
When taking prescribed
medication, monitor your
blood pressure often
Limit your alcohol intake
and limit your coffee to
three cups or less daily
Herbs inside food may cause
higher blood pressure. Check
and monitor if food intakes
related to your blood pressure
Be Chill!
Stress can lead to bad choices, which may
raise your blood pressure
DO:
Bring medications with
you and have enough
prescription medication
stocked up
Monitor your blood
pressure twice a day with
your Microlife Blood
Pressure Monitor
Eat healthy and exercise
regularly!
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