For example, if you usually check your blood pressure at 7:00 a.m. after you empty your bladder but before breakfast, you should stick with that time going forward. It is important to take your blood ...

Additionally, ensure that your bladder is empty, as a full one can temporarily raise blood pressure. Discussing how the cuff should be tied, Dr Mohan says it should be a snug fit, approximately an ...

For people needing a large or extra-large cuff: Using a regular-sized cuff resulted in much higher readings, often misclassifying them as having stage 2 hypertension (a severe form of high blood ...