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My Blood Pressure Log
Write down your readings for 3 to 7 days before your next appointment. Bring the log with you — it helps your provider see the full picture, not just one number.
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Before you take a reading
- No caffeine, smoking, or exercise for 30 minutes.
- Empty your bladder, then sit quietly for 5 minutes.
- Back supported, feet flat on the floor, legs uncrossed.
- Arm resting on a table so the cuff is at heart level.
- Take two readings, one minute apart — morning and bedtime.
Log sheets are published by the American Heart Association and shared here by Live Healthy Chicago, a coalition working to improve heart health across Chicago. Looking for a free blood pressure check? See upcoming events.