Print By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an appointment About July 03, 2024 Print Show references Understanding blood pressure readings. American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings. Accessed April 5, 2022. Whelton PK, et al. 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA guideline for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension. 2018; doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000065. Thomas G, et al. Blood pressure measurement in the diagnosis and management of hypertension in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 5, 2022. 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov. Accessed April 5, 2022. How high blood pressure is diagnosed. American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure/how-high-blood-pressure-is-diagnosed. Accessed April 5, 2022. Rethinking drinking: Alcohol and your health. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/. Accessed April 5, 2022. Muntner P, et al. Measurement of blood pressure in humans: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Hypertension. 2019; doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000087. High blood pressure: Screening and prevention. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/high-blood-pressure. Accessed April 5, 2022. Monitoring your blood pressure at home. American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings/monitoring-your-blood-pressure-at-home. Accessed April 5, 2022. AskMayoExpert. Hypertension (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2021. US Preventive Services Task Force, et al. Screening for hypertension in adults: US Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement. JAMA. 2021; doi:10.1001/jama.2021.4987. American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist. American Heart Association. https://newsroom.heart.org/news/american-heart-association-adds-sleep-to-cardiovascular-health-checklist. Accessed April 24, 2024. Monitoring your blood pressure at home. American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings/monitoring-your-blood-pressure-at-home. Accessed April 29, 2024. Getting the most out of home blood pressure monitoring. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20047889. April 29, 2024. Related Cardiogenic shock Elevated blood pressure High blood pressure (hypertension) How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor Low blood pressure (hypotension) Multiple system atrophy Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) Premature birth Secondary hypertension Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye) Transient ischemic attack (TIA) Type 1 diabetes Vascular dementia What is blood pressure? Show more related content Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book A Book: Mayo Clinic on High Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Monitors at Mayo Clinic Store Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Blood pressure testAbout PRC-20393084 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Blood pressure test