Self Monitoring

Our program is based on three steps:

  1. Checking for high blood pressure and symptoms.

  2. Changing lifestyle and seeking treatment.

  3. Controlling hypertension by taking preventative measures.

We use a 12-week evidence-based hypertension management program designed to help you take ownership of your cardiovascular health.

The program promotes regular blood pressure self-monitoring at home using proper techniques, individualized support and hypertension education.

You will be provided with a free blood pressure cuff and our lifestyle training book when you begin the program.


Self monitoring makes a difference

Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure (SMBP) involves a patient’s regular use of personal blood pressure monitoring devices to measure and record blood pressure points in time outside of a clinical, community or public setting, typically at home.

  • The American Heart Association recommends home monitoring for all people with high blood pressure to help the healthcare provider determine whether treatments are working.
  • Charting and tracking your blood pressure improves blood pressure management.
  • SMBP has proven useful in reducing the risk of death and disability with hypertension.

Important information about SMBP

  • It’s important to take the readings at the same time each day, such as morning and evening.
  • It is best to take the readings daily; ideally beginning 2 weeks after a change in treatment and during the week before your next appointment.
  • Take multiple readings and record the results. Record the results using a BP log or the hypertension app HYPE.
  • Your monitor also has built-in memory to store your readings, so please take it with you to your appointments.