Each way has advantages and drawbacks. For many people, a combination of different methods can provide the most accurate picture of their blood pressure. Getting your blood pressure taken is a common part of medical appointments. Many people have higher blood pressure at medical offices than anywhere else. Home monitoring can be a great way to keep track of your blood pressure on a daily basis.
With home monitoring, you can check your blood pressure throughout the day and at times that are convenient for you. It can help you see how your blood pressure changes throughout the day and help you get a sense of your average blood pressure range. Public blood pressure monitoring kiosks are available at convenient places, such as pharmacies and grocery stores. They might not be calibrated or serviced often enough to give accurate measurements. Additionally, public monitors are likely to be cleaned less regularly than monitors at a medical office.
So wipe it down or wash your hands after using one, and interpret the readings with caution. Taking your blood pressure twice each time can help you check that your measurement was correct. If there is a large difference between the two readings, take a third reading. Record every reading you take. You can also use these tips before using a public monitor or at a medical office. However, in a medical office, the healthcare professional might need you to follow slightly different instructions.
For example, you might be asked to stand or lie down for a blood pressure measurement. This is generally done to measure for changes in your blood pressure when you change positions. Your blood pressure measures the force of the blood being pushed through your body as your heart beats. The first number is called your systolic pressure. It measures the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart pumps. The second number is called your diastolic pressure , which measures the pressure in your blood vessels in between heartbeats.
Any blood pressure above this is considered elevated or abnormal. Your doctor may suggest checking it daily or less often. If you're just starting home monitoring to evaluate if you have high blood pressure or if you're making any changes in your medications or other treatments, your doctor may recommend you check your blood pressure starting two weeks after treatment changes and a week before your next appointment.
Home blood pressure monitoring is not a substitute for visits to your doctor, and home blood pressure monitors may have some limitations. Even if you get normal readings, don't stop or change your medications or alter your diet without talking to your doctor first. However, if continued home monitoring shows your blood pressure is under control, you might be able to make fewer appointments with your doctor.
Monitoring your blood pressure at home doesn't have to be complicated or inconvenient. In the long run, you might risk fewer complications related to high blood pressure and enjoy a healthier life. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
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