The black lady legs in this State Farm commercial!!! Discussion in 'The Locker Room' started by Geoffrey_Chaucer, Jun 7, 2015.
â  Begin routine blood pressure (BP) measurement at 3 years. of age. â  Correct cuff size depends on arm size. Practically speaking, correct cuff size equals largest cuff that will fit on the upper. arm with room below for the stethoscope head. â  BP should be measured in the right arm of a relaxed, seated child.
For years, doctors focused primarily on diastolic blood pressure. The theory was that the body could tolerate occasional increases in systolic blood pressure, but consistently high diastolic pressure could lead to health problems. However, doctors now know that high systolic pressure is as important as high diastolic pressure â and even more important in people older than age 50. The recommended goal for systolic pressure for younger people is less than 140 mm Hg.