Protect Your Brain and Heart! The Complete Guide to Daily Blood Pressure Measurement: Do These 3 Things Before Measuring to Avoi

In daily life, accurately measuring blood pressure is a crucial key to preventing dementia and stroke. 1. Standard for Daily Blood Pressure Measurement According to the guidelines of the Taiwan Society of Cardiology, the '722' principle is commonly used in clinical practice to evaluate home blood pressure readings: • Normal Blood Pressure: Should be maintained below 120/80 mmHg. • Hypertension Threshold: If home measurements continuously average over 130/80 mmHg for 7 consecutive days, it reaches the diagnostic standard for hypertension. 2. Precautions Before, During, and After Measurement • Before Measurement (Preparation): Within 30 minutes before measurement, refrain from drinking coffee, tea, alcohol, smoking, and engaging in strenuous exercise. Before measuring blood pressure, please empty your bladder and rest quietly on a comfortable chair for 5 minutes. • During Measurement (Standard Posture): Sit on a chair with a backrest, with your feet flat on the floor. Do not cross your legs or rest one ankle on the other knee. Wrap the cuff around your upper arm, ensuring it is at the same level as your heart. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement. • After Measurement (Recording): It is recommended to measure once in the morning and once in the evening (within 1 hour of waking up, within 1 hour before bedtime). Measure twice each time (1 minute apart) and record the average of the two readings in detail, as an important basis for the doctor's diagnosis when you visit the hospital.