016 – 3 Reasons You Should Have a Home Blood Pressure Monitor

Dr. K covers three reasons every older adult should have a home BP monitor. She also explains what to ask the doctor after BP medications have been changed, how often to check, what monitor to consider purchasing, and much more.

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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains why most older adults should have a home blood pressure monitor. She covers:

3 key ways that a home blood pressure (BP) monitor often helps older adults get better healthcare

Why it’s essential to always record pulse along with BP

What is orthostatic hypotension, how it relates to falls, and which medications often cause it

What kinds of health problems can cause a heart rate that is much higher than usual

How a home BP monitor can help when you call a medical telephone advice line

What to ask the doctor after a BP medication has been changed

How often to check blood pressure, if you have a home BP monitor

How to choose a home blood pressure monitor to buy

Which Omron home blood pressure monitor she recommends and why

Related Resources:

3 Ways a Home Blood Pressure Monitors Help Older Adults

Choosing & Using a Home Blood Pressure Monitor, & What to Ask the Doctor

Omron Home Blood Pressure Monitor with Bluetooth: 786N

New Blood Pressure Study: What to Know About SPRINT-Senior & Other Research

Call to Action on Use and Reimbursement for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: Executive Summary: A Joint Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association

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