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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
ff
ected by the way
you tie the cu
ff
and your position during the measurement. For the best
results, measure your blood pressure under the same conditions every time.
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The variations can also be a
ff
ected by the type of medication 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 di
ff
erent from
home?
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Using di
ff
erent blood pressure monitors will result in di
ff
erent readings because the settings
and properties are not all the same.
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In addition, blood pressure changes throughout the day due to circumstances, such as
stress or weather.
When taking your blood pressure at home, pay attention to the following:
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Make sure the wrist cu
ff
is positioned properly.
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Make sure the cu
ff
is not too tight or too loose.
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Wait until you feel relaxed and emotionally ready.
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Movement can a
ff
ect the measurement; relax and measure again if necessary.
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Suggestion: Take 2
‐
3 deep breaths before beginning. If you can, wait 4
‐
5 minutes noticing
when you feel calm.
Does it matter which wrist is used to take my blood pressure?
You can choose to measure either wrist, but the results will be di
ff
erent. For monitoring
purposes, you should measure the same wrist every time.
