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Heart Failure: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure
March 12, 2008 |
When Should I Check My Blood Pressure? Follow your doctor’s instructions for when and how often to check your blood pressure. Keep in mind that certain factors can cause blood pressure to temporarily rise. Blood pressure normally rises as a result of: Stress, Smoking, Cold temperatures, Exercise, Caffeine, Certain medicines
Avoid any of these factors that you can when taking your blood pressure. Also try measuring your blood pressure at about the same time each day. How Do I Take My Blood Pressure? Before taking your blood pressure:
* Find a quiet place. (You will need to listen for your heartbeat.)
* Roll up the sleeve on your left arm or remove any tight-sleeved clothing, if needed. (It’s best to take your blood pressure from your left arm, if possible.)
* Rest in a chair next to a table for 5-10 minutes. (Your left arm should rest comfortably at heart level.)
* Sit up straight with your back against the chair, legs uncrossed.
* Rest your forearm on the table with the palm of your hand facing up. Monitoring Blood Pressure for Signs of Heart Failure
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