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Take Your Blood PressureIf you have high blood pressure or are at risk for developing it, your healthcare provider may ask you to takeyour blood pressure at home on a regular basis. Monitoring at home, in a relaxed setting, can help you andyour doctor get an accurate picture of how well your medications, food choices and physical activity areworking to control your blood pressure.Try it now. Step 1. Find a quiet place to sit with your back fully supported. Step 2. Rest your arm on a table orthe arm of a chair and keep your feet flat on the floor. Don’t cross your legs or ankles. Step 3. Place the bottomof the blood pressure cuff at the bottom of your bare, upper arm, right at your elbow. Step 4. Sit still for 5minutes and relax. Step 5. Take your blood pressure and write down the results displayed on the monitor. Waitone minute and repeat these steps again.Take your blood pressure at the same time each day and take 2 or 3 readings at a time so you can give yourdoctor an accurate picture of your blood pressure levels. Let’s try that again. Sit in a quiet place with your backsupported. Rest your arm on a table or the arm of a chair. Keep your feet flat on the floor. Place the cuff at thebottom of your bare, upper arm, right at your elbow. Rest for 5 minutes before taking your reading. Take yourblood pressure and record your results. Repeat after 1 minute.Checking your blood pressure at home on a regular basis is an important step to managing your overall health.Contact your doctor if you notice any increases in your blood pressure and know when to call in case of anemergency.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER59710A EN TakeYourBloodPressure.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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