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BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT
To ensure a reliable reading follow these recommendations:
1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising and bathing for at
least 30 minutes before taking measurement. Rest for at least 15
minutes before taking a measurement.
2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking
measurements during stressful times.
3. The cuff can be applied to your left or right
wrist.
4. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place
and you should be in a relaxed, seated position.
5. Remain still and do not talk during the
measurements.
6. Keep a record of your blood pressure and pulse for your physician.
A single measurement may not provide an accurate indication of your
true blood pressure. You need to take and record several readings over
a period of time. Try to measure your blood pressure at the same time
each day for consistency.
7. Wait 2-3 minutes between measurements. The wait time allows the
arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure
measurement. You may need to increase the wait time depending on
your individual physiological characteristics.
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