HOW TO MEASURE BLOOD PRESSURE ACCURATELY
 
--take your blood pressure when you are calm
 
--sit quietly for 3-5 minutes with both feet on the ground and with back support
 
--don't eat or drink caffeinated or alcoholic foods or beverages 30 minutes before taking your blood pressure
 
--don't use tobacco products for the half hour before taking your blood pressure
 
--empty your bladder if necessary before taking your pressure
 
--take your pressure with your arm at the level of your heart, resting on a table or pillow
 
--take another reading 2-3 minutes after the first reading (very often the second reading will be lower)
 
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