Question posed by urrrp: How do I take an accurate home blood pressure reading?
I have an Omron Digital Blood Pressure Monitor HEM412C. I get readings that are all over the map. Also, how much does cafine effect BP? What can I do in advance of a test to trigger the lowest possible score?
Best answer:
Answer by DKT
From http://www.smart-heart-living.com/high-blood-pressure.html
When taking your blood pressure, avoid smoking, eating, drinking coffee, tea, or alcohol, or heavy physical exercise for at least 30 minutes prior. Sit quietly for 5 minutes. Take two readings about 3 – 5 minutes apart. Keep a record of your readings. This will help you see any changes over time, and create a record you can share with your doctor.
That webpage also has a free BP log to record your readings.
Hope this helps… good luck.
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Caffeine does raise it. You are supposed to take it all day long, even standing up. compare it to the doctors.