Blood pressure tends to be higher in the morning because the body releases hormones such as adrenaline & noradrenaline, to boost your energy. This cause a rise in blood pressure.
Smoking, excessive amounts of caffeine, rigorous workouts, stress & anxiety and even certain medications can cause a temporary spike in blood pressure.
Yes, it is normal for your blood pressure to vary at different times of the day. It tends to be higher in the morning and lower at night . In scientific terms, it is called as blood pressure variability
It's best to take your blood pressure from your left arm if you are right-handed. However, you can use the other arm if you have been told to do so by your healthcare provider.
Yes. The Circa 120/80 devicesare developed as per the guidelines ofthe British and Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS), the European Society of Hypertension (ESH), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to ensure accurate results. The brand also adheres to the protocols of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
High blood pressure during pregnancy can place extra stress on your heart and kidneys increasing the risk of developing hypertension in the future. High blood pressure can decrease the flow of nutrients to the baby through the placenta which can cause growth problems.
White coat hypertension (also known as white coat syndrome) is when blood pressure readings are found too high at the doctor’s clinic (40/90 mmHg), but it is comparatively lower out of the clinic (ambulatory daytime BP or home BP 35/85 mmHg). It occurs due to the anxiety or stress experienced by patients during a clinic visit.
Masked hypertension is when blood pressure readings are found to be normal at the doctor’s clinic (lesser then 140/90 mmHg), but it is elevated when checked at home. (Ambulatory daytime BP or home BP greater than 140/90 mmHg).