Technique is the product
Empty bladder, feet on the floor, back supported, cuff on a bare upper arm at heart height. Sit quietly for five minutes. Talk and crossed legs both nudge numbers up.
Your clinician may want a week of morning and evening pairs. Do not invent hourly checks.
A sane schedule
- Use a validated upper-arm device when you can
- Take two readings a minute apart
- Record them without refreshing news in between
Bring the log, not the fear
Write dates and numbers. Mention caffeine, pain, and whether you were rushed. Treatment decisions belong with a professional who sees the pattern and your other risks. This article cannot interpret your cuff.
Very high readings with chest pain, weakness, or confusion are emergency symptoms. Call local emergency services.
