My Blood Pressure Wallet Card
"I can do it!" is the message of this handy card that helps patients monitor their blood pressure readings, remember to take their medications, and keep up the lifestyle changes that will help lower their blood pressure. Reminds patients that they are the key to controlling their own blood pressure. My Blood Pressure Wallet Card. 2003. 6 panels. 6.5" x 3.25" tri-fold. Full color.
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Originally published by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH Publication No. 03-5068). U.S. government work, public domain. Reproduced as archived reference, not current guidance.
It Is Important To Take
Prescribed Blood Pressure Drugs
Ask your doctor to help you fill out the information below.
Blood Pressure Medicine:
Special Instructions:
Questions To Ask
Your Doctor If You Have High Blood Pressure
- What is my blood pressure reading in numbers?
- What is my goal blood pressure?
- Is there a healthy eating plan that I should follow to help lower my blood pressure and lose weight?
- Is it safe for me to do regular physical activity?
- What is the name of my medication? What is the generic name?
• What are the possible side effects of my My
medication?
• What time of day should I take my blood Blood Pressure
pressure medicine?
• Should I take it with or without food? Wallet Card
- What should I do if I forget to take my blood pressure medication at the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES recommended time? National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Carry This Card To Help
Prevent or Control High Blood Pressure
Doctor’s Name:
Doctor’s Address:
Doctor’s Telephone Number:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NIH Publication No. 03-5068 November 2003
My Blood Lifestyle Changes
Pressure Diary To Help Reduce High
Blood Pressure
Date/Time Location Blood Pressure Talk with your doctor about the lifestyle changes that are appropriate for you. Check off the lifestyle changes you are going to use to help lower your blood pressure.
My Lifestyle Changes
Maintain a healthy weight. Do physical activity for 30 minutes most days of the week. Eat a diet high in fresh fruits and lowfat dairy products with reduced saturated and total fat. Choose foods that are lower in salt and other forms of sodium. Read food labels. If you drink alcohol, have no more than one drink a day for women, two drinks a day for men. Remember to take your blood pressure
My Blood Pressure Goal:
medicine.
Archived page, reproduced from a 2006 copy. It is reference material, not current guidance.