Measuring-blood_pressure
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Practical and concise instructions to participate in blood pressure control and to communicate with your physician and nurse. Excerpts taken from a Pfizer article. Includes instructions for a hypertensive crisis.
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- 1. How to Monitor Your Blood Pressure Highlights from an article put out by Pfizer, Inc
- 2. High blood pressure – sometimes called a “silent killer”—often has no warning signs or symptoms This can be dangerous – untreated high blood pressure may increase a person’s risk for stroke and heart disease That’s why regular blood pressure screenings are so important. WHY MEASURE BLOOD PRESSURE
- 3. CHECKING BLOOD PRESSURE ● If your blood pressure is normal, get it checked every 2 years ● If you have a confirmed diagnosis of high blood pressure: – get your blood pressure checked more often. – work with your healthcare provider – monitor your blood pressure at home – Always follow your healthcare provider’s advice White coat hypertension – experiencing stress in a doctor’s office → increases your blood pressure
- 4. AN ACCURATE BLOOD PRESSURE READING 1 ● Use the following tips before your reading: – Go to the bathroom and empty your bladder. – Don’t smoke, drink beverages that have caffeine, or exercise for 30 minutes. – Sit calmly for at least 5 minutes. – Put the cuff on the bare skin of your upper arm ● The fact is: most healthcare personnel put the cuff over the sleeve
- 5. AN ACCURATE BLOOD PRESSURE READING 2 ● During your reading: – Sit with your feet flat on the floor. Don’t cross your legs. – Rest your back against a chair, making sure it’s straight and supported. – Place your arm on a flat surface, such as an arm rest or table. – Don’t talk while your reading is being measured.
- 6. MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE AT HOME ● Choose a blood pressure monitor with a cuff that fits around the upper arm. – Wrist and finger monitors are not recommended. – Measure blood pressure every day around the same time. – Take 2 or 3 measurements, one minute apart. – Record your measurements : share with your healthcare provider!
- 7. A SUDDENLY ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE ● Measure your blood pressure a few more times – if it continues to remain elevated, contact your healthcare provider. ● If your blood pressure measurement is higher than 180/120, wait 5 minutes and re-test. – Still increased? – Contact your healthcare provider immediately
- 8. A SUDDENLY ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE ● Measure your blood pressure a few more times – if it continues to remain elevated, contact your healthcare provider. ● If your blood pressure measurement is higher than 180/120, wait 5 minutes and re-test. – Still increased? – Contact your healthcare provider immediately
- 9. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PHYSICIAN ● How often should I monitor my blood pressure? ● What type of home blood pressure monitor should I use? ● What lifestyle changes can I make to help manage my blood pressure? – The aggravation of lifestyle changes beats the aggravation of med side-effects ● Are there any medications I need to take? – Better to take meds than suffer the consequences of high blood pressure down the line
- 10. DISTRIBUTED BY PFIZER Medically reviewed by Lisa Tarasenko, PharmD, MBA, Senior Director on the Medical Affairs team within the Cardiovascular/Metabolic therapeutic area at Pfizer.