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We Only Think We Know the Truth About Salt. Measuring Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Review of the Research for Adults - Consumer Summary. Consumer Summary – Feb. 22, 2012 Formats Table of Contents Is This Information Right for Me? Yes, if: A doctor* has told you that you may have high blood pressure, also called “hypertension.” The doctor suggested that you check your blood pressure regularly at home. You want to learn more about checking your blood pressure at home. What will this summary tell me? This summary will help you learn about measuring your blood pressure at home. A review of 49 research studies was done for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a Federal research agency, to understand the benefits of self-measuring blood pressure.

This summary will not tell you about medicines used to treat high blood pressure. * The term “doctor” is used in this summary to talk about all the health care professionals that may take care of you, including your physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Understanding Your Condition What is high blood pressure? How common is high blood pressure? Source. One Nurse At A Time | "Be the change you want to see in the world." -Ghandi. Washington Center for Nursing | Welcome. Join the Public Health Reserve Corps!

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