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Measuring blood pressure at home

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1. Sit and rest for a few minutes before measuring
2. Rest your arm on a table and relax
3. Measure twice, 1 minute apart, morning and evening
4. 135/85 or higher at home? See your doctor

Source: NHS – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-pressure-test/

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