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High Blood Pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
10. What can I do to prepare to have my
blood pressure taken?
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Here is how to prepare to have your blood pressure taken.
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You should be sitting or lying down and relaxed when your blood
pressure is taken.
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Don't drink coffee or smoke cigarettes for 30 minutes
beforehand.
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Sit for five minutes with your back supported, your feet flat on
the floor, and ground.
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Rest your arm on a table at the level of your heart.
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Wear short sleeves so your arm is exposed.
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Go to the bathroom prior to the reading. A full bladder can change
the reading.
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