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    Home Blood

    Pressure Log

    What type of blood pressure monitor should I buy?


    The blood pressure monitor you purchase should be proven accurate, and the monitor’s
    cuff must properly fit your upper arm. Your health care professional can recommend a
    monitor and measure your arm to select the right cuff size. You should bring your monitor
    to your health care professional annually to have it checked for accuracy.

    To help you in your purchasing decisions, Hypertension Canada provides a list of


    recommended monitors which have been proven accurate in research studies at
    hypertension.ca. Many of these recommended devices will carry the symbols shown
    to the right on their packaging.

    What is my target blood pressure?


    Ideally, blood pressure should be below 120/80 mmHg to maintain good health and reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease
    and other conditions. However, the target depends on factors like age, health conditions, and whether the reading is being
    taken at home or your health care professional’s office. If you have diabetes, kidney disease or other health conditions, speak
    to your health care professional about your readings and the treatment that is right for you. Remember, only your health care
    professional can tell you exactly what your target blood pressure should be.

    Systolic Diastolic Action

    Below 120 Below 80 Maintain or adopt healthy behaviours.

    120-139 80-89 Maintain or adopt healthy behaviours.

    Adopt healthy behaviours. If goal isn’t reached in a month, talk to your health care professional
    140-159 90-99
    about taking medication(s).

    160 and higher 100 and higher Adopt healthy behaviours. Talk to your health care professional about taking medication(s).

    These blood pressure targets are for adults under the age of 80. Ranges may be lower for children and teenagers. Talk to your child’s health care professional if you think your child has
    high blood pressure. Ranges may be higher for people over the age of 80.

    When should I take my measurements? Measuring blood pressure the right way:
    • Before taking your blood pressure medication • Comfortable, distraction-free environment
    • At least two hours after a meal • Without talking or moving
    • After emptying bladder and bowel • In the sitting position with back supported
    • One hour after drinking coffee or smoking • Legs uncrossed with feet flat on the floor
    • Thirty minutes after exercise • Arm bare with lower edge of cuff 3cm above elbow
    • Always after resting five minutes, without talking • Arm supported with middle of cuff at heart level
    Every year, with your health care professional, review the technique for measuring your
    blood pressure properly, and check that your device is in good condition.

    My target blood pressure at home is less than:

    / mmHG
    systolic diastolic

    I use my:  Right Arm  Left Arm

    BP Reading #1 BP Reading #2
    Heart Rate
    Date Time Comments
    (beats/min) Systolic Diastolic Systolic Diastolic

    Sample
    Morning 8:00 a.m. Meds at 9 a.m. 138 82 135 80
    June 15
    Sample
    Evening 8:00 p.m. Upset 157 92 154 90

    Day 1 Morning

    Day 1 Evening

    Day 2 Morning

    Day 2 Evening

    Day 3 Morning

    Day 3 Evening

    Day 4 Morning

    Day 4 Evening

    Day 5 Morning

    Day 5 Evening

    Day 6 Morning

    Day 6 Evening

    Day 7 Morning

    Day 7 Evening

    Average day
    2 to day 7

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