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Posture
To measure your blood pressure you should be sitting
comfortably on a chair.
Take fi ve or six deep breaths and relax.
Rest your elbows on the table or other surface.
Hold your arm so that the cuff is level with your heart.
Relax your arm and turn up the palm of your hand.
You can also take the measurement lying down:
Lie on your back.
Rest your arm alongside your body.
Have your palm facing up.
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