How Often Should I Measure My Blood Pressure? (A Doctor Explains)
Are you checking your blood pressure every single day, or just once a month? Checking too often can cause anxiety, but checking too little means we miss important data. In this video, I will explain the 3 scenarios that determine your frequency of blood pressure monitoring. 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - How Often Should you Check your Blood Pressure at Home? 0:24 - When to Check BP with New Medication or Treatment Change 1:12 - How often to Check BP if Stable 1:44 - What is White Coat Hypertension 2:11 - Simple Rules for an Accurate Home Blood Pressure Reading 2:20 - First Rule - Rest before Measuring Blood Pressure 2:30 - Second Rule - Proper Posture for Blood Pressure Measurement 2:42 - Third Rule - Use a Validated Blood Pressure Machine 2:47 - Last rule - Use the Average of your Blood Pressure Readings 3:02 - Summary #Hypertension #BloodPressure #HealthTips #Geriatrician #DrLimWanChieh — 📍 Dr. Lim Wan Chieh (林万杰) Consultant Geriatrician Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh 📅 Book an appointment or learn more: https://www.drlimwanchieh.com 📞 Clinic Contact: If you are in the Ipoh/Perak area, you can book a consultation at Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh by calling: +605 871 1418 Alternatively, you can message us through WhatsApp at +60 11-1520 1801 — About My Channel: Hi, I'm Dr. Lim Wan Chieh, a Geriatrician (Specialist for Older Adults) practicing in Ipoh, Malaysia. My goal is to provide simple, trusted health advice for patients and caregivers on topics like healthy aging, dementia, and managing medications. Connect with me: Facebook: / drlimwanchieh LinkedIn: / drlimwanchieh — DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute personal medical advice and does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult your own qualified health professional for any medical concerns.
