Utilizing a printable blood pressure tracker is an easy way to make a home blood pressure log, according to the American Heart Association. As of 2015, the organization offers free printable full-size and wallet-size blood pressure trackers at Heart.org. To access these documents, patients click on Conditions on the organization's home page, select High Blood Pressure and click on HBP Tools & Resources.Continue Reading
Since blood pressure levels tend to fluctuate, monitoring and recording blood pressure levels at home helps a patient's healthcare provider determine the most effective method of treatment, reports the American Heart Association. To ensure accurate readings, a patient should sit with his back straight and feet flat on the floor when measuring blood pressure. Measuring at the same time each day, taking multiple readings and using the right-sized cuff also help increase accuracy.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 30 percent of adults living in the United States, according to Mayo Clinic. Consistently high blood pressure injures the blood vessels in the body, and it can also damage the eyes, brain, kidneys and other organs. Although blood pressure levels vary from one person to the next, a normal blood pressure reading should be less than 120/80 in a healthy adult.Learn more about Medical Ranges & Levels