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.