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For people with high blood pressure, monitoring blood pressure accurately is important. Learn about choosing a device, self-monitoring steps and best timing and frequency practices.

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Although low blood pressure (otherwise known as hypotension) rarely requires treatment, it may need so if there are symptoms like severe dizziness or fainting. The treatment varies by the cause and ...

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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 ...

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