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Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring
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Why do I need to monitor my blood pressure at home?
Types of home monitors
Features to consider
Device accuracy
Tips for accurate use
Tracking your blood pressure readings
Long-term benefits
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Why do I need to monitor my blood pressure at home?
Types of home monitors
Features to consider
Device accuracy
Tips for accurate use
Tracking your blood pressure readings
Long-term benefits
Content
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Checking blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, called hypertension.
The American Heart Association (AHA) and other organizations recommend that people with high blood pressure monitor their blood pressure at home. The medical term for this is self-measured blood pressure (SMBP). Regularly checking blood pressure at home helps your healthcare team learn if treatment is working.
Home blood pressure monitors are available widely and without a prescription. But it's important to know how to find a good home blood pressure monitor and to use it correctly.
