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Hello doctor. What time should the doctor advise me to measure my blood pressure? How to measure correctly? I sincerely thank.
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Hello. Normal, healthy people should also measure blood pressure, check blood pressure periodically. Young people should have a general health check-up every 6-12 months to check their blood pressure.
However, the frequency of blood pressure measurement should be increased every 2-3 months in the following cases:
Having parents, relatives with high blood pressure Sedentary When having symptoms of discomfort: headache, dizziness Yes blood pressure monitors can be purchased at medical equipment stores
How to measure blood pressure correctly :
Measure in both arms When measuring with hands at heart level for accurate blood pressure readings can record and compare blood pressure between each other, measuring with one type of machine Thank you for trusting and sending questions about Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
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Answered by Master, Specialist II Pham Tuyet Trinh - Head of Inpatient Unit - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
