![]() If you want to use a wrist monitor, it is vital that you follow the instructions for use very carefully, as the cuff around the wrist needs to placed exactly at the level of the heart to give an accurate reading. The first wrist monitor to be validated as accurate by the British Hypertension Society has recently been added to their list (see below). In general an upper arm monitor will give you a more accurate reading and all of the research studies on blood pressure have been done with measurements from the upper arm. Many patients also find that their readings are lower at home than in the surgery. ![]() Home measurement with an accurate machine can be very worthwhile, it can give you more control over your blood pressure and be reassuring. ![]()
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