01/04/2026
Blood pressure can often be higher or lower at a doctorโs office, so it is important to check your blood pressure at home.
A reading of 130/80 mm Hg or greater is considered high and is also known as . Hypertension increases your risk for stroke, heart disease, and other health problems.
๐ This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page discusses the differences between home blood pressure monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and why both are an important part of maintaining good health.
https://ja.ma/4sOvuKw
