How to Choose and Use a Home Blood Pressure Monitor Leave a comment

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is why checking it regularly at home matters especially if you’re over 40 or have a family history of hypertension.

Choosing a monitor Go for an upper-arm digital monitor over a wrist one; it’s more accurate. Make sure the cuff fits your arm size too tight or too loose gives false readings.

Getting an accurate reading

• Sit down and rest for 5 minutes before measuring
• Keep your feet flat on the floor and arm at heart level
• Avoid caffeine or exercise 30 minutes before
• Take two readings, a minute apart, and note the average

Track your numbers over a few weeks rather than reacting to a single high reading, and share the trend with your doctor at your next visit.

Kam Pharmacy stocks A&D and aneroid blood pressure monitors for home use — visit us or order online.