If you are in tune with your blood pressure, you can know if it becomes elevated before it has time to cause major damage to vital organs. Know your numbers, and keep an eye on them!

Have your blood pressure taken regularly by your nurse or doctor.
Getting your blood pressure reading is simple, painless and it only takes about five minutes.

Monitoring your blood pressure at home between visits to your health care professional can also be helpful.
A recent study showed that high blood pressure monitoring by patients at home is linked to better control of high blood pressure.

Share your at-home readings with your health care professional during your office visit.
That way, if a persistent elevation is detected, it can be managed before any major damage occurs.