How to measure your blood pressure at home

Home blood pressure monitoring can be an important part of managing high blood pressure, but you need the right equipment and the right technique. In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains why you might need to take your blood pressure at home, what type of device you should use and how to get the most accurate readings to share with your doctor.

Watch House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk for trustworthy information on managing health conditions and preventing heart disease and stroke. Hosted by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, the chief medical officer for prevention at the American Heart Association, each episode features science-backed information and practical advice to help you live a longer, healthier life.

Learn more about monitoring your blood pressure at home at https://www.heart.org/en/health-topic....