Blood Pressure Doctor Discussion Guide

Use this discussion guide to facilitate an in-depth conversation with your doctor about how your blood pressure is affecting your health. Print it out, and fill in the answers at your next appointment.

My Blood Pressure Numbers

My blood pressure numbers are: ___ / ___ mm HG

What do these numbers mean?
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My goal blood pressure numbers are: ___ / ___ mm HG

Based on my numbers, what health risks should I be aware of?
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Monitoring My Blood Pressure

How often should my blood pressure be checked?
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How can I make sure my readings here and at home are accurate?
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My High Blood Pressure Risk Factors

What are my high blood pressure risk factors?
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What should I be doing to control or change these risk factors?
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Treating My Blood Pressure

Can you recommend an exercise program that will help with my blood pressure?
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What kind of dietary changes will help control my blood pressure?
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What is my ideal BMI?
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What other lifestyle changes will help control my blood pressure?
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Are there medications that may help control my blood pressure?
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How long will I need to take them, and how will we know if they are working?
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