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What is the proper way to take your blood pressure?
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Very carefully?: Electronic blood pressure (BP) cuffs are not too expensive & readily available at most pharmacies & big box stores. Rest 5-15min before checking BP. Then wait another 5min & recheck your BP. Do this one more time then average all 3 readings. Keep track of these averages then bring your cuff & record to your family doc for calibration & interpretation. Don't check after exercise or stressful events
Answered 3/29/2015
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