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Why does my blood pressure
fl
uctuate throughout the day?
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Individual blood pressure varies every day.
It can also be a
ffecte
d by the way you e the
cuff
and your p
n during the measurement.
For the best results, measure your blood pressure
under the same
s every
e.
•
The
s can also be
affecte
d by the type of
n you are taking.
•
Always wait at least 4-5 minutes before taking
another measurement.
Why is the blood pressure reading I got at the
hospital different f
rom
home?
•
Using
differen
t blood pressure monitors will result in
differen
t readings because the
and
s are not all the same.
•
In
, blood pressure changes throughout the day due to circumstances, such as
stress or weather.
When taking your blood pressure at home, pay
n to the following:
•
Make sure the
cuff i
s
d properly.
•
Make sure the
cuff i
s not too
t or too loose.
•
Make sure the
cuff i
s applied to the upper arm.
•
Wait
l you feel relaxed and emo
y ready.
•
Movement
can affect t
he measurement; relax and measure again if necessary.
•
: Take 2-3 deep breaths before beginning. If you can, wait 4-5 minutes
when you feel calm.
Does it
r which arm is used to take my blood pressure?
You can choose to measure either arm, but the
results will be
different
. For monitoring purposes,
you should measure the same arm every
e.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This
n has a list of error messages that provide answers to
s you may have about
your blood pressure monitor. If the monitor is not working as you think it should, please check
here before calling for service.
