What is Home Blood Pressure?
Also written as：Blood Pressure Measured at Home
Home blood pressure refers to blood pressure readings taken by the individual themselves at home, typically in the morning and evening. Because it more accurately reflects day-to-day blood pressure than measurements taken in a clinical setting, it plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of hypertension. It is also useful for identifying white-coat hypertension and masked hypertension, and its use is recommended in hypertension treatment guidelines.
Reference range guideline
For home blood pressure, a reading of 135/85 mmHg or higher is considered the threshold for hypertension (compared to 140/90 mmHg or higher for clinic blood pressure).
* Reference ranges vary by testing facility, measurement method, age, sex, and other factors. Please check the reference range printed on your result sheet.
How to interpret an out-of-range result
If readings are consistently high, hypertension may be suspected. Keeping a log of your measurements and sharing it with your doctor at your next visit can help with diagnosis and ongoing management.
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This page provides general information only and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Please consult the physician at your chosen facility regarding the interpretation of your health checkup results.