Blood Pressure Record; Why Measure Blood Pressure At Home - LifeSource UA-704 Mini Manual Inflate

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Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?

It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pressure
readings taken in a doctor' s office or hospital setting might be ele-
vated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is
commonly called "white coat hypertension." One way to deter-
mine whether this is the case for you is to take your home moni-
tor to the doctor' s office and, before the doctor or nurse takes your
pressure, do it yourself on your home monitor and compare it to
your record of home readings.
In any case, self-measurement at home supplements your doctor' s
readings and provides a more accurate, complete blood pressure
history. In addition, clinical studies have shown that the detection
and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both
consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressure at
home.
Keys to Successful Monitoring:
Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recommend that
you are consistent in your daily measurement routine:
• Measure at the same time every day.
• Sit in the same chair/position.
• Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.
• Sit still during measurement – no talking, eating or sudden
movements.
• Record your measurement in a logbook.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic
pressure written first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic
pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic
measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse is simply written with
the letter "P" followed by the pulse rate—P 72, for example.
Please see Page E-13 for the blood pressure record.
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