Blood Pressure Education Resources

 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

What is High Blood Pressure? 
Consequences of High Blood Pressure
10 Hypertension Myths & Facts
Lifestyle Chart: What can I do to improve my blood pressure? 

Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring (SMBP)

How to Set Up and Use CareSimple Blood Pressure Monitor
Resources and Safe Practices
How to measure your blood pressure at home (from American Medical Association)
7 Simple Tips To Get An Accurate Blood Pressure Reading (from American Medical Association)
Blood pressure recording log (from San Francisco Health Network)

Action Planning

High Blood Pressure Action Plan (from San Francisco Health Network)

Medication Reminders

What is High Blood Pressure Medication? (from American Heart Association)
Tips for remembering to take your medications to control your blood pressure
How to Refill a Prescription (from San Francisco General Hospital)

Diet

DASH Diet Handout (from San Francisco Health Network)
How to Eat Better (from American Heart Association)
Why Should I Limit Sodium? (from American Heart Association)
Sodium Swap Challenge (from American Heart Association)
The Salty Six (from American Heart Association)

Exercise

Be more Active (from American Heart Association)
How Can Physical Activity Become a Way of Life? (from American Heart Association)