Keywords
older adults
hypertension
How to Cite
Abstract
This fact sheet describes how to measure blood pressure in the home, and new blood pressure classifications for normal, elevated, and high blood pressure. A blood pressure log is included for keeping track of blood pressure readings on paper.
References
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American Heart Association. (2017). Understanding blood pressure readings. Accessed on October 25, 2018. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/GettheFactsAboutHighBloodPressure/Understanding-Blood-Pressure-Readings_UCM_301764_Article.jsp
Whelton, P. K., Carey, R. M., Aronow, W. S., Casey, D. E., Collins, K. J., Himmelfarb, C. D., ... Wright, J. T. (2017). 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension, 71(6), 1269-1324. DOI: 10.1161/HYP.0000000000000066 https://doi.org/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000066
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