Blood pressure is one of four main vital signs doctors monitor along with respiration rate, pulse, and body temperature. Blood pressure readings are determined using a special cuff, which measures the force of blood against arterial walls as the heart is pumping and when the heart is resting.
While blood pressure checks are common, patients don’t always understand the results. That’s where DrOwl can help. Our app digitally stores important medical tests and makes sense of often confusing clinical terminology.
Because blood pressure measures the force of blood during two intervals, readings feature two numbers: systolic pressure when blood is pumping from the heart and into the arteries, and diastolic pressure when the heart is resting between beats. Systolic and diastolic readings are often listed side by side and separated with a slash.
A normal blood pressure reading will show a top number under 120 (systolic) and a bottom number under 80 (diastolic), or 120/80. High blood pressure readings are broken into two parts, hypertension stage 1 (130 to 139 or 80 to 89) and hypertension stage 2 (140 or greater or 90 or greater).
With the DrOwl app, you can conveniently store and access exam results, blood tests, diagnostic screenings, and more. And when you have questions about your blood pressure or other health metrics, DrOwl can help you find accurate answers.
Our app uses an AI tool designed to translate confusing technical terms and medical jargon. That way, you can gain a clear understanding of your health and recognize what lifestyle changes are necessary to maintain it.
DrOwl allows patients to access their complete healthcare history from a mobile device. Download the app today to manage your data and access AI-driven translations.
