Abstract
This fact sheet describes how to measure blood pressure in the home, and new blood pressure classifications for normal, elevated, and high blood pressure. A blood pressure log is included for keeping track of blood pressure readings on paper.
References
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American Heart Association. (2017). Understanding blood pressure readings. Accessed on October 25, 2018. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/GettheFactsAboutHighBloodPressure/Understanding-Blood-Pressure-Readings_UCM_301764_Article.jsp
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