How to measure your blood pressure correctly

Do you know how to measure your blood pressure (aka BP) correctly at home?

The 2026 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on resistant hypertension highlights accurate BP measurement as a critical first step.

Because if the measurement is wrong, the treatment decision may be wrong too.

For a better home BP reading:

🪑 Sit quietly for 5 minutes

🦶 Keep your feet flat and legs uncrossed

💪 Support your arm at heart level

🩺 Use the correct cuff size

🤫 Don’t talk during the measurement

☕ Avoid caffeine, exercise, and smoking for 30 minutes beforehand

📏 Take 2 readings about 1 minute apart and record them

Don’t just measure your blood pressure. Measure it correctly.

A good BP treatment plan starts with a good BP measurement.

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