LifeSource UA-702 - Manual (Page 15)

Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?
It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood
pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting
might be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety.
This response is commonly called “white coat hypertension.”
One way to determine whether this is the case for you is to take
your home monitor to the doctor’s office and, before the doctor
or nurse takes your pressure, do it yourself on your home
monitor and compare it to your record of home readings.
In any case, self-measurement at home supplements the doctor’s
readings and provides a more accurate, complete blood pressure
history. In addition, clinical studies have shown that the detection
and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both
consult their physicians and monitor their own blood
pressure at home.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic
pressure written first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic
pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg
diastolic measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse is simply
written with the letter “P” followed by the pulse rate—P 72,
for example.
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Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?
It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pres-
sure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting
might be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety.
This response is commonly called “white coat hyperten-
sion.” One way to determine whether this is the case for
you is to take your home monitor to the doctor’s office and,
before the doctor or nurse takes your pressure, do it your-
self on your home monitor and compare it to your record of
home readings.
In any case, self-measurement at home supplements your
doctor’s readings and provides a more accurate, complete
blood pressure history. In addition, clinical studies have
shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is
improved when patients both consult their physicians and
monitor their own blood pressure at home.
Keys to Successful Monitoring:
Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recom-
mend that you are consistent in your daily measurement
routine:
• Measure at the same time every day.
• Sit in the same chair/position.
• Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.
• Sit still during measurement – no talking, eating or sud-
den movements.
• Record your measurement in a logbook.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the sys-
tolic pressure written first, followed by a slash mark and the
diastolic pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80
mmHg diastolic measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse
is simply written with the letter “P” followed by the pulse
rate—P 72, for example. Please see Page 16 for the blood
pressure record.