Show the patient how to place the device on the bed or beneath a pillow during sleep Show the patient how to turn off the device in case of malfunction Provide instructions for filling out a diary ...
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How hypertension is diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure is above 130/80 mmHg. Blood pressure is measured using a cuff and a sphygmomanometer. You should ...
Patients sit alone in a quiet room while BP is measured. Having a patient sit for 30 minutes in a quiet room while undergoing automated serial BP measurements is a valid, useful, office-based ...