Know Your Heart: Numbers you must keep track of | Curofone

Numbers matter when it comes to your heart health. These numbers can give you a quick overview of how healthy your heart is, or rather how unhealthy it might be. It is better to keep track of these numbers because if you don’t you might face serious health problems without any warning signals in the future. 

What are these numbers we’re talking about? Well, it’s your health vitals such as Blood Pressure, ECG, Heart Rate, SpO2, and more. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go for a medical examination every time to find out. Health vitals signs monitor– CuroMe can help you know your health vitals anytime, anywhere. Now that you know how to check your health vitals, let’s talk about what these numbers mean and how they provide you with information about your heart’s health.

Heart Numbers you must keep track of!

Blood Pressure

You already know that your blood pressure is an important indicator of your overall health. Well, it’s also very important for the heart. A score of 120/80 mmHg is ideal, and 140/90 mmHg is considered normal. Having a higher blood pressure reading means that the arteries are not responding well to the force of blood pushing against walls, increasing heart attack and stroke chances. Similarly, lower blood pressure indicates that the heart and other body parts are not getting sufficient blood supply which can be fatal in extreme cases. If your blood pressure readings are persistently high or low, you need to consult a doctor immediately and keep a digital BP monitor at home.

Heart Rate

Heart rate is the rate of how many times a person’s heartbeats in a minute. It is a vital sign that can be measured during a resting state or while exercising. The heart rate varies from person to person. Healthy adults have a resting heart rate of 60-100 beats per minute with some people having rates as low as 40 and others as high as 130. While exercising, the heart rate can go up to 120 during exercise or excitement. There are several factors that determine your individual heart rate including your age, weight and fitness level. You must keep it in check.

ECG

The electrocardiogram or ECG is an electrical signal that is generated by the heart. It records the electrical currents that are produced by the atria and ventricles of the heart. The ECG can help identify some cardiac abnormalities. There are some cases when an ECG might be ordered for reasons other than suspected cardiac problems; for example, to diagnose abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) or to evaluate certain disorders of the blood vessels. With CuroMe Health Monitor, you can check your ECG at home, at your convenience. Its professional EKG function provides a measurement of Heart rate, QRS duration, ST segment, QT/QTC interval, and Rhythm Analysis with medical precision. It also has measurement modes for 30 sec or 60 sec ECG Spot recording.

SpO2

SpO2 is a measurement of how much oxygen is in your blood. 95% or more is considered to be a normal oxygen level. It can be an indicator of whether or not one is suffering from altitude sickness, too little oxygen in their blood, or even signs of cardiac arrest.

Sleep Hours

A healthy heart needs proper rest, and nothing helps you escape from stress more than a good night’s sleep. Poor sleep leads to an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Various researches support that the risk of coronary heart disease is higher for adults who have problems with sleep. It is essential for humans to have proper sleep of at least 8 hours or more. Check out if you are getting enough rest and sleep.

Don’t let your heart health slip away!

Staying informed about your health is the key here. Make sure you keep all these vitals in check and always consult your doctor and cardiologist in case you see any undesirable change in your vitals range. If you are a heart patient and need home monitoring tools for chronic disease management, then CuroMe is the one for you. It’s a portable, easy-to-use, 5-in-1 device that can work as your best buddy in your healthcare.

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