Can I monitor my blood at home if I am on warfarin?
Your doctor will arrange for you to have regular blood tests to monitor your blood either within the surgery or at a local clinic. If you cannot go to a clinic, the community nursing team also offers a service for housebound patients. Can I take my own blood pressure and pulse at home? There is an increasing use of home monitors and self measurement of blood pressure. However some monitors are not accurate. The most accurate readings will be achieved under standard conditions using accurate, validated and well maintained monitors with the appropriate cuff size. The British Hypertension Society can provide a list of recommended monitors. Please visit the Useful Addresses section for contact details.. Sometimes the monitor will not register if you have an erratic pulse, and you should not rely on the pulse rate shown on the machine if you have atrial fibrillation. Your doctor or nurse can show you how you can take your pulse at your wrist accurately. Can I continue to drive? You only hav
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