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A member asked:
Been obsessively checking my blood pressure (50+ times a day). will this do any damage to my arm/arteries/etc? arm feels slightly sore now.
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BP measurement: There is no need to obsessively check your blood pressure. I am giving you this advice as a CV surgeon. Meaasuring your blood pressure if you have hypertenion 2-3 times a day during predetermined times is best. 1st thing in the morning, before you go to bed and mid day. OCD behavior in regards to BP measurement is pathologic and completely unnecessary.
Answered 3/28/2016
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