Check out 7 free apps for Android and iOS to measure blood pressure on your phone
Health is an extremely important issue and that's why it's always good to be aware of any sign, because there are health problems that are silent, such as pressure problems.
According to the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC), hypertension kills more than 10 million people worldwide and according to a survey carried out by it and released in April 2021, 30% of Brazilians are hypertensive.
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Every person has a blood pressure, so it's important to follow up with a doctor to know if you have high or low blood pressure.
Even if both have similar symptoms, the form of treatment is different, so it requires a lot of attention.
Main causes of high blood pressure
The main causes of high blood pressure are: family history, age, obesity, stress, menopause, excess alcohol, smoking, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, high salt consumption, kidney disease, sleep apnea and hyperthyroidism.
Main causes of low blood pressure
The main causes of low blood pressure are: dehydration, vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency, use of certain medicines, hormonal changes, internal bleeding, heart problems and serious infection.
The drop or increase in pressure can happen at any time, including while walking on the street.
For this reason it is always good to be prepared to measure the pressure and then take action.
The problem is that we don't always have a blood pressure device near us, right?
But nowadays, with the advancement of technology, it is possible to measure the pressure by the telephone.
Check out two available app options and how to measure blood pressure by cell phone with each of them.
2 apps from how to measure blood pressure by cell phone
- 1. ICare Health Monitor
ICare Health Monitor app is available for android and iOS.
In addition to measuring blood pressure, it also identifies heart rate, blood oxygen, lipid levels and other physical parameters, all through pulse wave analysis.
ICare also has sports functions, offering various exercises for bodybuilding and cardio training, showing the amount of exercises performed and the energy spent.
But how to measure blood pressure by cell phone using the ICAre Health Monitor app?
It's simple, just choose the function you want, click on the screen and then place the device close to your body.
- 2. Blood Pressure - SmartBP
Another application that makes it possible to measure blood pressure is Arterial Pressure – SmartBP, it is available for android and iOS.
The application is simple, has an elegant interface and presents the recording of pressure, pulse, blood measurement, weight and systolic/diastolic.
SmartBP also allows you to send reports via email and add reminders.
Check out the step-by-step how to measure blood pressure by cell phone using the Blood Pressure app with SmartBP.
- Enter the application and choose the functions;
- Sit in a chair and position your chosen arm straight;
- Bring the device closer.
The app also allows you to record, store, track, analyze and share information across the device.
