How often should I check my blood pressure?

Generally, it is appropriate to measure blood pressure regularly. You may want to discuss with your physician how often they recommend you take your blood pressure measurements. Often it is appropriate to measure once or twice a day, and for this reason blood pressure home monitoring may represent a convenient option.

If you have a heightened risk for heart disease you may want to measure your blood pressure more frequently. With your blood pressure monitor, you can check your blood pressure however often you wish and you can set daily or weekly reminders to do so.

Everyone’s blood pressure varies during the day. Blood pressure tends to be highest in the morning and lowest in the evening. Blood pressure may also become temporarily high if you are anxious or under stress. Some people get worried about seeing their doctor, and having their blood pressure measured can make it go up. (This is known as the ‘white coat syndrome’). That is why your doctor will probably want to take two or three separate blood pressure measurements, and may suggest home monitoring.

QardioArm reinvents blood pressure monitoring, making it easy to track your heart health every day and share your progress. QardioArm can remind you of how often should you check your blood pressure. Learn more about smart blood pressure monitoring with QardioArm.