BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
Suggestions Before Measuring
1. Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol, and smoking for at least 30 minutes
before measurement.
2. Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing before measurement.
3. Sit down for at least 10 minutes before measuring.
4. Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense.
5. Take a 5-10 minute break between measurements. This break
can be longer if necessary, depending on your physical condi-
tions.
6. Keep the records for your physician as reference.
7. Blood pressure naturally varies from one hand to the other.
Always measure your blood pressure using the same wrist.
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