Everyday Measurements

血圧の単位

定義

血圧は水銀柱ミリメートル(mmHg)で測定され、収縮期血圧(心臓収縮時)と拡張期血圧(心臓拡張時)の2つの値で表される(例:120/80 mmHg)。

解説

The unit dates to the mercury manometers used in early sphygmomanometers, where pressure literally raised a column of liquid mercury. Normal adult blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg; hypertension stage 1 begins at 130/80 mmHg. Although mercury instruments are now largely replaced by electronic sensors for safety reasons, mmHg remains the universal clinical standard because of its century-long reference base.

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