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016 – 3 Reasons You Should Have a Home Blood Pressure Monitor

by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH Leave a Comment

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016 – 3 Reasons You Should Have a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains why most older adults should have a home blood pressure monitor. She covers:

  • 3 key ways that a home blood pressure (BP) monitor often helps older adults get better healthcare
  • Why it’s essential to always record pulse along with BP
  • What is orthostatic hypotension, how it relates to falls, and which medications often cause it
  • What kinds of health problems can cause a heart rate that is much higher than usual
  • How a home BP monitor can help when you call a medical telephone advice line
  • What to ask the doctor after a BP medication has been changed
  • How often to check blood pressure, if you have a home BP monitor
  • How to choose a home blood pressure monitor to buy
  • Which Omron home blood pressure monitor she recommends and why

Related Resources:

  • 3 Ways a Home Blood Pressure Monitors Help Older Adults
  • Choosing & Using a Home Blood Pressure Monitor, & What to Ask the Doctor
  • Omron Home Blood Pressure Monitor with Bluetooth: 786N
  • New Blood Pressure Study: What to Know About SPRINT-Senior & Other Research
  • Call to Action on Use and Reimbursement for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: Executive Summary: A Joint Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
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