Home Blood Pressure Log

Two readings, one minute apart, every morning and evening for seven days. Bring this sheet — and your BP machine — to your next visit.

Name
BP machine brand
Arm used (L / R)
Day & date Morning (before medicines) Evening Notes
Reading 1Reading 2Pulse Reading 1Reading 2Pulse
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
  1. Rest for 5 minutes, seated, back supported.
  2. No tea, coffee, smoking or exercise for 30 minutes before.
  3. Empty your bladder first.
  4. Feet flat, legs uncrossed, arm resting at heart level.
  5. Cuff on bare skin, 2 cm above the elbow crease.
  6. Stay still and silent while measuring.

Call the clinic the same day if readings are repeatedly above 180/110. Call 108 immediately if a high reading comes with chest pain, breathlessness, weakness on one side, slurred speech or confusion.