Heart & Blood Pressure
Understanding Blood Pressure Monitor Readings
SYS, DIA, PUL, heartbeat symbols and error codes: learn what each part of a digital blood pressure monitor display means and how to interpret…
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How to choose and use home blood pressure monitors, and how to make sense of your readings.
Heart & Blood Pressure
How to Maintain a Blood Pressure Monitor
Keep your home blood pressure monitor accurate: clean the cuff, protect the tubing, change batteries, store it properly and have it checked regularly.
Heart & Blood Pressure
Understanding Upper Arm and Wrist Monitors
Upper arm monitors are generally recommended for home use; wrist monitors are compact but position-sensitive. Compare the two and learn who each suits.
Heart & Blood Pressure
Common Blood Pressure Measurement Mistakes
Talking, crossed legs, a full bladder or the wrong cuff can raise a blood pressure reading. See the common home measurement mistakes and the…
Heart & Blood Pressure
How to Use a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Step-by-step instructions for an accurate home blood pressure reading: how to prepare, sit, position the cuff, take two readings and record them.
Heart & Blood Pressure
Understanding Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
The top number is systolic pressure and the bottom is diastolic. Learn what each means, the AHA blood pressure categories and why both numbers…
Heart & Blood Pressure
How to Choose a Digital Blood Pressure Monitor
Look for a validated, automatic upper arm monitor with the right cuff size, a clear display and memory. A buyer's checklist for home blood…
Heart & Blood Pressure
A Beginner’s Guide to Blood Pressure Monitoring
New to checking blood pressure at home? Learn why it matters, what equipment you need, when to measure and how the results are used…