Home blood pressure monitoring

Home Blood Pressure Management

This page is designated to provide you extra information regarding how to measure your blood pressure accurately at home. The information provided below is a summary of what Hypertension Canada suggests.

Hypertension Canada

Blood Pressure Self-measurement

The Plan

2 morning measurements.

2 night measurements.

* For a period of 7 days, before/after your next appointment.

*If medications are renewed follow the same plan, but for 2-3 days.

What to note down

Systolic/top reading for the two trials.

Diastolic/bottom reading for the two trials.

* Any additional comments for your doctor.

*The date and time when the readings were conducted.

*Everything can be recorded in the sheet below.

Readings sheet

Recommended steps (Optional)

No smoking or drinking caffeine 30 minutes before measurements.

Sit quietly with limited movements while the reading is being taken,

*Benefits of tracking your blood pressure; helps us determine if your blood pressure is controlled and it shows your progress towards improvement.