Blood Pressure Is Like Engine Oil. Check It Regularly.

Blood Pressure Is Like Engine Oil. Check It Regularly.

 

23 May 2022

Monitor blood pressure regularly at home.  Monitors fitting the upper arm with digital readouts are generally the most accurate. Take readings in the morning before eating and again in the evening.  Repeat readings to ensure accuracy. Sit quietly making sure the arm is raised to heart level, using a pillow to elevate the arm. Tracking readings can help doctors diagnose if high blood pressure readings are an occasion fluctuation or a chronic problem. Active monitoring can also help determine the effectiveness of medications or lifestyle changes.