J. Measurement Procedure
Important tips for the most accurate blood pressure measurements
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Sit comfortably at a table and rest your arm on the table;
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Relax for about five to ten minutes before measurement;
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Place the centre of the cuff at the same height as your heart;
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Remain still and keep quiet during the measurement;
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Do not measure right after physical exercise or a bath;
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Rest twenty to thirty minutes before taking the measurement;
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Try to measure your blood pressure at the same time every day.
Note:
During measurement, do not be alarmed if you feel that the cuff is very
tight.
An individual’s blood pressure varies constantly, depending on the time of
the day, and what you have eaten. What you drink can have a very strong
and rapid effect on your blood pressure.
This device measures blood pressure through oscillometric method,
meaning they measure the fluctuation in pressure. If you have a very weak
or irregular heartbeat, the device may have difficulty determining your blood
pressure.
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