6 incorrect ways to measure blood pressure, come and see if you have any strokes?

Incorrect blood pressure measurement will make us unable to obtain accurate blood pressure values, which will affect the judgment of the disease and the effect of blood pressure. We often have these questions when we measure blood pressure, come and see if you are among them.

■ 1. Sit down and immediately tie a cuff to measure blood pressure;

■ 2. The lower edge of the cuff is directly tied to the elbow;

■ 3. The cuff is too loose or too tight;

■ 4. Sit freely when measuring pressure;

■ 5. Talk while measuring blood pressure;

■ 6. Measure blood pressure several times in a row, without interruption.

In addition, some of our patients only trust the mercury sphygmomanometer, measure their own blood pressure with the mercury sphygmomanometer, and put the earpiece in the cuff. This measurement method is also wrong!

The correct blood pressure measurement method is the first and most important step to obtain accurate home blood pressure and manage blood pressure. All hypertensive friends should learn the correct method and avoid the above wrong methods!