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Tips for at-home blood pressure monitoring
Time it right.

When you first start to check your blood pressure at home, measure it early in the morning and again in the evening, every day for a week. If most of the readings fall into the goal numbers recommended by your doctor, you can check your blood pressure two or three times per week. Don't panic if one reading is high.

Keep in mind that your blood pressure changes constantly throughout the day.
Track it. Many blood pressure meters store a week's worth of readings, or more. If yours doesn't, keep a record so you can show your doctor. There are some apps that will do this for you. Some even take the readings directly from the monitor so that you don't need to write them down.

Don't overdo it. Doctors warn, however, that home blood pressure monitoring can become too much of a good thing. Just as getting on the scale several times a day is counterproductive when it comes to losing weight, overly frequent monitoring can create anxiety over small fluctuations without contributing to long-term blood pressure management.

Choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor

For best accuracy and ease of use, buy one with a cuff for the upper arm that automatically inflates and that automatically records the pressure. Models that store readings for a week or two can simplify record-keeping.

Be sure to choose one with the correct cuff size — the inflatable part should completely cover at least 80% of your bare upper arm. (If the cuff is too small, you can get a reading that is too high.) Test it in the store to be sure it's easy to use.

Note that the American Heart Association doesn't recommend wrist or finger home blood pressure monitors, as they are not as reliable.

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