Importance of Blood Pressure Monitoring for Health

Blood pressure monitoring involves regularly checking and recording blood pressure levels to track cardiovascular health and identify abnormalities for timely intervention.
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Blood Pressure Monitoring FAQ


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What is home blood pressure monitoring?

Home blood pressure monitoring enables patients with hypertension to measure and share their blood pressure readings with their GP from their home. There are a variety of low-cost blood pressure monitors available that patients can buy to use at home. If you are buying a blood pressure monitor, make sure it is approved for use in the UK.

What is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?

These are called ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and home-based blood pressure monitoring (HBPM). With ABPM, you wear a blood pressure cuff with an inbuilt recording device on your arm. It takes your blood pressure twice an hour for every hour you’re usually awake and hourly at night.

Are your blood pressure monitors validated?

All the monitors we sell are validated by the British and Irish Hypertension Society. What is a normal blood pressure reading? A normal blood pressure reading is below 140/90, but if you have heart or circulatory disease, diabetes or kidney disease, your blood pressure should ideally be less than 130/80.

Can I monitor my blood pressure at home?

If you want to monitor your blood pressure at home, it can be a good idea to get a blood pressure machine that lets you keep a track of your blood pressure readings at times that are suitable for you, in the comfort of your own home. If you decide to take your blood pressure at home, you will need to get a home blood pressure monitor.

What is a blood pressure monitor?

We’ll go into more detail during your appointment and you’ll also be able to ask any questions that you may have. A blood pressure monitor is used to measure and record your blood pressure over a 24 hour period during your normal daily routine. It can be used to diagnose conditions such as high blood pressure (hypertension).

Why do I need a blood pressure monitor?

Having your own blood pressure monitor means you can check to see if the steps you're taking to lower your blood pressure are working. Find one that suits you best on our online shop. We've gathered our six essential tips on how to lower your blood pressure, or help control it if you've already been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

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