High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent and significant health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If not managed properly, it can lead to serious health complications such as heart attack, stroke, kidney and eye problems. By monitoring your blood pressure regularly, you can identify any concerns early on and take the appropriate steps to address them before they become serious. In this blog post, learn about the advantages of monitoring your blood pressure with a nurse at home.
Personalized Care
Getting your blood pressure monitored at home by a nurse who is familiar with your health history, offers a more personalized, comfortable, and private experience. Having a nurse at home with you will give you advice and support based on your situation, help you understand your condition and what you should be doing to keep your blood pressure at the right level, and give you regular updates on your progress. Our skilled nurses can also help you develop a personalized plan to manage your blood pressure and prevent complications. They may recommend diet changes, exercises, stress management, or other things to help bring down your blood pressure.
Better Accuracy
Being in a doctor’s office can cause anxiety which means this could lead to higher blood pressure readings than you normally have. In an article by Verywell Health, “new research suggests that you’ll probably get a more accurate reading by doing it in your own home” because you’re in the comfort of your own home. One of our skilled nurses can guide you on how to take your blood pressure correctly and ensure that the readings are reliable by using the right technique and equipment.
No Time Constraints
Scheduling appointments with your doctor to monitor your blood pressure can be challenging, especially if you have a busy schedule or the clinic doesn’t have available appointments for a while. However, monitoring your blood pressure at home allows for more flexibility, and our nurses can work around your schedule.
Detect Health Problems
Monitoring your blood pressure at home with a nurse can also help in detecting other health problems that may not be related to hypertension. Our nurses can identify patterns by checking your blood pressure readings at different times of the day, and even monitor how you respond to certain medications. This can prevent serious complications and your nurse can also work with your doctor to adjust your treatment plan as needed.
More Cost-Effective
Measuring your blood pressure at a hospital or clinic can be costly, especially if you have hypertension and require check-ups regularly. Monitoring your blood pressure at home with one of our nurses can be a cost-effective option that can save you money in the long term because with regular monitoring and management, you can prevent serious complications that could result in costly hospitalizations, surgeries, and medications. Check with your insurance provider to see if they cover home blood pressure monitoring as a preventive health measure.
Monitoring your blood pressure at home with the help of a nurse offers many advantages including convenience, personalized care, improved accuracy, cost savings, and early intervention. By having one of our skilled nurses help you manage your blood pressure, it can help you stay on top of your health, and prevent any serious health problems. Contact us to learn more about how our skilled nurses can help you manage your blood pressure at home.