Patient question
Home blood pressure monitor readings always seem questionable. How do I request a professional calibration check?
Answer reviewed by Wang Haiying, Attending Physician
Professional answer
You can bring your blood pressure monitor, cuff, and user manual to a healthcare facility and ask medical staff to check whether the cuff fits properly, whether your measurement technique is correct, and to compare readings with a validated device at the facility. Do not stop, increase, or change any medication on your own based on a single discrepancy.