THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE

In the 30 minutes before your blood pressure is measured you should consider the following:

AVOID CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES As caffeinated Beverages may increase BP by about 3-15 mm Hg in systolic and 4-13 mm Hg in diastolic.

AVOID SMOKING As Smoking may elevate BP by 5 to 10 mm Hg temporarily

AVOID ALCOHOL As alcohol may cause an acute increase of BP by 5 to 10 mm Hg

AVOID EXCERCISE As exercise can increase blood pressure for a short term

In the 5 minutes before your blood pressure is measured, remember the following:

EMPTY THE BLADDER As a full, one can temporarily raise BP by 10 to 15 mm Hg

SIT STILL Sit still while measuring your blood pressure to get the appropriate result

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