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JUN 27, 2022Five interesting facts from St. Joseph Health that you should know about your spine.
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While it may seem like taking your blood pressure is as easy as placing the cuff on your arm for a few seconds and either pumping it or pressing a button, there’s much more you should do to get the most accurate result possible. But don’t fret! We’ll show you how.
Things like exercise, stress, and caffeine consumption can affect your blood pressure reading. Keep these seven tips in mind when taking your blood pressure at home.
Blood pressure frequently fluctuates, even with the most minor of actions. Our doctors recommend taking your blood pressure simultaneously every day for a few days in a row to get a general idea of what your blood pressure is.
Did you know that small things throughout a normal day can cause your blood pressure to change temporarily? That’s why our doctors recommend taking your blood pressure at the same time every day for a few days in a row. This can help give you an overall idea and account for some of the variability.
Here are a few things that may affect your blood pressure at any given time:
If you need to calibrate your blood pressure device or have high blood pressure, schedule an appointment with a St. Joseph and Texas A&M Health Network primary care physician. Our team is here to help you create a customized plan to help lower your blood pressure and live a healthy life.
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