0:00     Hello. Today, we'll walk you through how to check your blood pressure at home

0:04     using a standard upper arm blood pressure cuff. These steps will help you

0:08     feel confident as you begin monitoring your health. First, find a quiet place

0:12     where you can sit comfortably. Rest for a few minutes. Keep both feet flat on

0:17     the floor and your back supported. Your arm should be relaxed and resting on a

0:21     table at heart level. Next, slide the cuff onto your bare upper arm or over a

0:26     thin shirt about 1 in above the bend of your elbow. Make sure the tubing runs

0:30     down the center of your arm and the cuff feels snug but not too tight. Now sit

0:35     still and take your reading. Press the start button. Stay relaxed and avoid

0:39     talking while the machine runs. When your reading appears, take a moment to

0:43     look at the numbers. You can write down your reading in a notebook or on your

0:47     phone to share with your healthcare provider. If you're enrolled in our

0:50     12-week blood pressure program, the system will automatically record your

0:54     numbers for you. It helps to check your blood pressure at the same time every

0:58     day to stay consistent. But if you miss your usual time, that's okay. It's

1:02     better to take it later than not at all. What matters most is keeping track.

1:07     Thank you for taking this important step toward caring for your health. You're

1:11     doing a wonderful job.