Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure
High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms. That is why knowing your number matters.
Checking your blood pressure is the only way to know whether it may be high. It is a simple piece of information that can help you and your healthcare team make better decisions about prevention, lifestyle, and treatment when needed.
If you check your blood pressure at home, use a properly fitting upper-arm cuff. Sit quietly for a few minutes with your back supported and your feet flat on the floor. Keep a record of your readings to discuss with your clinician.
Do not diagnose yourself or change medication based on one reading.
Knowing your number is a simple step that can help you take better care of your future health.
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