How to measure blood pressure correctly

How to measure blood pressure correctly .

Today, the procedure for measuring blood pressure is very simple, as most home blood pressure monitors perform the measurement automatically. However, in order to get an accurate result, you need to follow certain rules, as blood pressure depends on many factors. Blood pressure can be affected by stress, physical activity, time of day, body position, etc.

Before measuring your blood pressure, make sure that the environment in which you will be measuring your blood pressure is not stressful, that you are not excited, that you have not eaten anything in the last 2 hours, and that you have not smoked or drunk coffee 30 minutes before the measurement.

Before starting the blood pressure measurement procedure, you must first prepare:

• Sit comfortably, lean back.
• Relax, don't talk, try not to move. Sit like this for 3-5 minutes.
• Place your hands on the table, feet on the ground. Do not cross your legs, do not cross your arms, and avoid any other unusual sitting positions.
• Put on the cuff so that it is at heart level. It should be 2-3 cm above the crease of the arm. The inflation tube should extend evenly from the cuff to the fingers. If you are using a wrist blood pressure monitor, put on the cuff as directed by the manufacturer.

After you are sure that you are doing everything correctly, you can take the measurement. Usually, this is done by pressing a single button labeled "start".

Keep in mind that blood pressure is constantly changing, so it is advisable to take the measurement 2-3 times and calculate the average. Take at least a 1-2 minute break between measurements.

It is best to measure your blood pressure in the morning and evening. In the morning, before eating and taking medication, and in the evening, before going to bed and taking medication. Keep in mind that a full bladder, morning or evening shower, exercise, and other physical activity all affect your blood pressure.

Without a doubt, one of the strongest factors affecting blood pressure is medication use. Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you on how to monitor the effectiveness of your blood pressure medication. This depends on when a particular medication starts working, how long it lasts, when the maximum concentration of the medication in the blood is reached, the patient's height, weight, gender, etc.

We recommend using only reliable blood pressure measuring devices that have been clinically proven to be accurate and effective. All devices sold on this website are clinically proven, so you can be confident in their measurement results.