Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring
Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoringChecking your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure. Find out how to use home monitors correctly.By Mayo Clinic StaffChecking blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, called hypertension.The American Heart Association (AHA) and other organizations recommend that people with high blood pressure monitor their blood pressure at home. Regularly checking blood pressure at home helps your care providers find out if treatment is working.Home blood pressure monitors are available widely and without a prescription. But it's important to know how to find a good home blood pressure monitor and to use it correctly.Why do I need to monitor my blood pressure at home?Monitoring your blood pressure at home can: Help with early diagnosis. Self-monitoring can help your healthcare professional diagnose high blood pressure earlier than if you have only occasional blood pressure readi...