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Hello doctor. Can you advise me how to measure my blood pressure at home? I sincerely thank the doctor.
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Hello. With the question: "How to measure blood pressure at home?" The doctor's answer is as follows:
The most accurate time to measure blood pressure at home is usually recommended in the morning after waking up and before getting out of bed.
If you are required to monitor your blood pressure several times a day, you should choose fixed times that are easy to remember and also easy to compare. However, blood pressure measurement techniques are performed after the body has been rested for at least 15 minutes with the mind completely relaxed.
Absolutely do not perform blood pressure measurement after a full meal or when too hungry, too tired, needing to urinate, after smoking or drinking coffee or in a state of stress, anger.
Instructions for measuring blood pressure at home properly:
When measuring with straight arms Can sit or lie down when measuring blood pressure, keep your arms at heart level When measuring, you should wear a short-sleeved shirt for more accurate results. arm 2-3 cm Wrap the airbag snugly against the arm, not too tight or too loose After wrapping the armband, press the START button. During the measurement, do not move. After measuring, the device will show 3 readings: Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Rest 15 minutes if you want to measure again for a second time. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to the Health System. Vinmec. Best regards!
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Answered by Nurse Ha Thi Thuy - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
