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Blood Pressure Readings.
Know Your Numbers.
Understanding what your blood pressure numbers mean is one of the most important steps toward protecting your heart and long-term health.
Understanding Your Numbers
Blood Pressure Categories
Follow My Blood Pressure
Keeping a log of your readings helps you and your doctor identify patterns and make better-informed care decisions. Record your readings at the same time each day, ideally in the morning before activity.
Example only: This sample log shows what to track. It is not an interactive tool or a saved form.
Date/Time
Systolic
Diastolic
Pulse
Notes
Example entry: 8:15 AM
116
76
72
Felt good
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2nd reading
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Before meds
Use this as a reference for what to write down, then bring your actual readings to your appointments. It helps us make the best decisions for your care.
Tips for Accurate Readings
- Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring
- Avoid caffeine for 30 minutes before
- Keep your arm at heart level
- Take 2–3 readings; average them
- Same time each day for consistency