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Blood
pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recommend that you are consistent
in your daily measurement routine:
• Use the correct cuff size to get an accurate reading.
• Use fresh alkaline batteries.
• Measure at the same time every day.
• Preferably no smoking or caffeine in the hour prior to the test.
• Sit in the same chair/position.
• Do not cross legs and keep your feet flat on the floor.
• Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.
• Arm should be at heart level; rest the arm on a table during the
procedure.
• Sit still during measurement - no talking, eating or sudden movements.
• Record your measurement in a logbook.
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Hypertension
