Measuring blood pressure at home is becoming more and more popular, especially for people at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
However, not everyone knows how to measure correctly, leading to incorrect results and misassessment of health conditions.
According to experts, just a wrong sitting position or a urinary incontinence can significantly change your blood pressure index.
Dr. Bipeenchandra Bhamre, a cardiovascular surgeon at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Research Center (Mumbai), said: Blood pressure treatment seems simple but if not done properly, the results can be distorted. seemingly small factors such as a full bladder or cross-legged legs can all affect the measurement index.
Here are 10 tips to help you measure your blood pressure at home properly for the most accurate results:
- urinate before taking a measure to avoid a full bladder that causes a temporary increase in blood pressure.
- Sit still for about 5 minutes before starting.
- Use a back seat, placing your feet flat on the floor.
- Do not cross your legs while sitting.
- Your arms should be at heart level, placed on a table or knee.
- Bits (hand wrapped banh chung) should be of suitable size and wrapped directly on the ceiling.
- Keep a relaxed spirit, do not stress or worry.
Avoid talking, drinking coffee or smoking at least 30 minutes before taking a reading.
- Measure twice every minute, for an average result; you should measure at the same time every day.
- Do not wear tight-fitting clothes, especially in the wrist area.
Dr. Bhamre also emphasized: regular blood pressure monitoring not only helps detect hypertension early, a dangerous disease that often has no obvious symptoms, but also helps patients build healthier living habits, from eating, exercising to managing stress.
When applying the above principles correctly, you will receive more accurate blood pressure measurement results, thereby having a correct view of your cardiovascular health condition and promptly adjusting your lifestyle.
