{"id":13052,"date":"2026-05-15T15:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=13052"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:08:16","slug":"how-to-choose-a-blood-pressure-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/how-to-choose-a-blood-pressure-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Blood Pressure Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>When a person gets their blood pressure checked at the doctor\u2019s office, it only shows the numbers at that moment. A home blood pressure monitor lets you check your blood pressure regularly, which can give your doctor a better idea of your actual blood pressure. The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to measure it multiple times a day for a few months.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), half of adults in the U.S. should measure their blood pressure at home to ensure their numbers aren\u2019t rising and that their blood pressure medications are working effectively.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many home blood pressure monitors to choose from. Many of them can cost less than a hundred dollars and don\u2019t require a prescription to purchase. They can be found at the pharmacy, a medical supply store, or online.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several features to consider\u00a0when choosing a home blood pressure monitor, such as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n