How to Take Your Blood Pressure at Home

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to serious health problems. It’s sometimes called “the silent killer” because it often doesn’t show any symptoms. The only way to know your blood pressure is to check it, which you can do at home with this affordable device. Dr. Tracy Stevens, a cardiologist and medical director of Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center, says you can check your blood pressure in the comfort of your own home in just five easy steps—watch the video to learn how. Look for blood pressure cuffs online or in the pharmacy section of most stores, and talk to your primary care physician about what you can do to improve your blood pressure.