Learn how you can monitor your blood pressure at home. This video will show you how to do so with clear, stepbystep instructions.

It is important to check your blood pressure as it will be able to give you a clear picture for your risk of heart disease and stroke. By having a blood pressure monitor at home, you will be able to take responsibility for your own health by checking your blood pressure regularly. These are simple to follow and easy steps that you should learn.

Chapters
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0:00 – Introduction
0:33 Step 1: Prepare items
0:40 Step 2: Sit down for 5 minutes and relax
0:47 Do not cross your legs
0:50 Step 3: Connect the tubing to the set and spread open the cuff
0:56 Step 4: With tubing pointing downwards, slide arm into the cuff
1:02 Wrap the cuff snuggly over arm
1:08 Do not wrap it around your clothes
1:11 Ensure arrow is pointing down in front, and lower edge of the cuff is 12cm from the elbow.
1:21 Step 6: Rest your arm on the table at the same level as your heart. Avoid bending elbow.
1:30 Step 7: Press the "Start" button and relax.
1:40 Step 8: Keep still, do not talk or move while taking your blood pressure
1:46 Step 9: Record blood pressure readings
1:58 Step 10: Remove the cuff and switch of machine
2:08 Meaning of numbers on machine
2:17 Ideal blood pressure readings
2:23 Ideal blood pressure readings for different conditions
2:33 Outro

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