How should I measure my blood pressure at home?

Sit with back supported and feet flat. Rest 5 minutes. No caffeine, exercise, or smoking 30 minutes prior. Use an upper-arm cuff at heart level. Take 2 readings 1 minute apart and record the lowest stable value.

What counts as a normal vs high reading?

By US ACC/AHA: Normal <120/<80; Elevated 120–129 and <80; Stage 1 130–139 or 80–89; Stage 2 ≥140 or ≥90; Crisis ≥180 and/or ≥120. By European ESC/ESH: Optimal <120/<80; Normal 120–129 and/or 80–84; High-normal 130–139 or 85–89; Grade 1 ≥140 or ≥90; Grade 2 ≥160 or ≥100; Grade 3 ≥180 or ≥110.

Is this medical advice?

No. This is an educational tool and does not replace professional care. If you record a reading in the crisis range or have symptoms (chest pain, breathlessness, neurological deficits), seek emergency care.

Blood Pressure Tracker | Free BP Monitor & Log

Welcome to the Blood Pressure Tracker from My Medicine Advisor — your fast, accurate, and mobile-friendly BP Monitor that helps you record a clean Blood Pressure Log, visualize a Home Blood Pressure Chart, and instantly see your BP Categories using U.S. (ACC/AHA) or European (ESC/ESH) guidelines. This Hypertension Tracker is built for everyday people and power users alike: add readings in seconds, compare morning vs evening, view 7-day averages, and export your Blood Pressure Log to CSV for your clinician or personal records.

Blood Pressure Tracker — Educational

Track, classify, and visualize your blood pressure readings at home. Choose guideline region (US ACC/AHA or Europe ESC/ESH), see instant categories, 7-day & last-3 averages, and export your log. Educational only — not medical advice. In an emergency, follow local emergency numbers.

Your Summary

Current guideline

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Last reading

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Last 3 average

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7-day average

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Trend (Systolic & Diastolic)

Systolic Diastolic

Your log

Date & time	Sys	Dia	Pulse	Pos	Arm	Category	Note

How to measure at home (quick guide)

Rest 5 minutes, no caffeine/exercise/smoking 30 minutes prior. Sit upright, back supported, feet flat, arm at heart level.
Use an upper-arm cuff that fits; take 2 readings 1 minute apart and record the lowest stable value.
Preferably measure morning (before meds/food) and evening, same times daily.

Guidelines supported: US ACC/AHA (2017+), Europe ESC/ESH (2023). Tool classifies by the highest of systolic or diastolic, per guideline logic. Educational use only.

Helpful links

Disclaimer: This tool does not diagnose, treat, or replace a clinician. If your reading is ≥180/120 mmHg or you have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological deficits, seek emergency care.

Important: This Blood Pressure Tracker is educational and does not give medical advice. If you record a very high reading with symptoms (chest pain, shortness of breath, neurological deficits), seek emergency care immediately. www.heart.org

Why use our Blood Pressure Tracker?

Instant insight: Get your BP Categories the moment you save a reading — no guesswork.
Global guidelines: Switch between U.S. ACC/AHA and European ESC/ESH Hypertension Tracker rules for precise interpretation. professional.heart.org portailvasculaire.fr
Real-world visibility: The Home Blood Pressure Chart (inline SVG) shows trends for systolic and diastolic so you can spot patterns quickly.
Smart averages: View last-3 and 7-day averages to smooth out one-off spikes.
Privacy by design: Your Blood Pressure Log stays in your browser (localStorage), with one-click CSV export.
Ultra-fast: Lightweight, no external libraries — perfect for repeat daily use.

How to use the Blood Pressure Tracker (step-by-step)

Open the tool and select your preferred guideline (U.S. ACC/AHA or Europe ESC/ESH) for BP Categories. professional.heart.org portailvasculaire.fr
Enter a reading: Systolic (top number), Diastolic (bottom number), optional Pulse, plus position (sitting/standing/lying) and arm used (left/right).
Save instantly: Click Add reading to log it to your Blood Pressure Log.
Review your status: See the immediate category (e.g., Normal, Elevated, Stage 1/2 or Grades) and watch the Home Blood Pressure Chart update.
Compare averages: Use last-3 and 7-day averages to better understand your baseline.
Export or print: Download your Blood Pressure Log as CSV or print a summary when needed (clinician visits, checkups, etc.).

How to measure blood pressure correctly at home (for the most accurate BP Monitor results)

Accurate measurements are everything. Follow these essentials to ensure your BP Monitor reading reflects your real status:

Before you measure: Avoid caffeine, smoking, or exercise for 30 minutes. Empty your bladder. Sit quietly for 5 minutes.
Body position: Sit upright with back supported, feet flat on the floor, legs uncrossed, and your arm supported at heart level.
Cuff placement: Use the correct-size upper-arm cuff on bare skin — not over clothing.
Take multiple readings: Ideally take two readings 1 minute apart and record the lower stable value.
These evidence-based fundamentals come from the American Heart Association’s patient guidance and updated handouts. www.heart.org+2www.heart.org+2

Pro tip: Try to measure at consistent times each day (morning before medications/food, and evening). Consistency makes your Home Blood Pressure Chart and Hypertension Tracker far more useful.

Understanding BP Categories (U.S. vs Europe)

U.S. (ACC/AHA) categories used by our Blood Pressure Tracker:

Normal: <120 and <80 mmHg
Elevated: 120–129 and <80 mmHg
Hypertension Stage 1: 130–139 or 80–89 mmHg
Hypertension Stage 2: ≥140 or ≥90 mmHg
Hypertensive Crisis: ≥180 and/or ≥120 mmHg (seek urgent care if accompanied by symptoms)
These thresholds and labels reflect the ACC/AHA guideline scheme. professional.heart.org www.heart.org

Europe (ESC/ESH 2023) categories supported by our Hypertension Tracker:

Optimal: <120 and <80 mmHg
Normal: 120–129 and/or 80–84 mmHg
High-normal: 130–139 or 85–89 mmHg
Grade 1 Hypertension: ≥140 or ≥90 mmHg
Grade 2 Hypertension: ≥160 or ≥100 mmHg
Grade 3 Hypertension: ≥180 or ≥110 mmHg
These reflect the ESC/ESH 2023 update summarized in official documents and specialty reviews. portailvasculaire.fr American College of Cardiology

The Blood Pressure Tracker classifies by the higher of systolic or diastolic — matching how BP Categories are determined clinically.

When is high blood pressure an emergency?

If your BP Monitor shows ≥180/120 mmHg and you have any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, weakness, vision changes, or difficulty speaking, call your local emergency number. Don’t wait. www.heart.org

Who should use a Blood Pressure Tracker (and how often)?

Adults with elevated or high readings: Tracking confirms trends and helps you and your clinician decide next steps.
People with risk factors: diabetes, chronic kidney disease, family history, obesity, or high-normal readings.
Routine screening: The USPSTF recommends screening all adults and confirming high office readings with out-of-office measurements (home or ambulatory) before starting treatment — exactly what your Home Blood Pressure Chart supports. USPSTF+1

Frequency idea: Many users log morning and evening. Consistent timing creates a cleaner Blood Pressure Log and more reliable averages.

Device & cuff tips for the most accurate Blood Pressure Log

Use a validated upper-arm automatic BP Monitor.
Choose the correct cuff size (measure mid-arm circumference). An incorrect size can skew your Home Blood Pressure Chart and misclassify BP Categories.
Replace batteries when readings fluctuate without reason, and avoid talking or moving during measurement.
(AHA patient guidance emphasizes upper-arm devices and correct positioning.) www.heart.org

Making sense of your Home Blood Pressure Chart

Your Home Blood Pressure Chart will trend both systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) values. Here’s how to read it:

Short-term spikes: Can occur after stress, caffeine, or poor sleep. Look at last-3 and 7-day averages rather than a single outlier.
Consistently elevated: If your Blood Pressure Log shows regular Elevated/Stage 1/Grade 1 or higher categories, discuss with your clinician.
Morning vs evening: Some people have higher morning readings. Log both to understand your personal pattern and fine-tune your routine.

Lifestyle foundations that support better BP Categories

While this Hypertension Tracker is not a treatment plan, these commonly recommended lifestyle strategies can help many people lower or stabilize readings (talk to your clinician first):

DASH-style eating pattern and limiting sodium
Regular physical activity (e.g., brisk walking most days)
Healthy weight management
Limiting alcohol, avoiding tobacco
Stress management (sleep, relaxation, breathing)

Combine these steps with consistent use of the Blood Pressure Tracker so your Home Blood Pressure Chart reflects changes over weeks, not hours.

Data privacy & exporting your Blood Pressure Log

Your Blood Pressure Log is saved locally in your browser — we don’t see it.
Click Export CSV to download your log and share with your clinician.
Prefer paper? Use Print for a clean, black-and-white summary ready for appointments.

Manage your whole-health picture

Cross-check symptoms with our Symptom Checker
Assess risk with the Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool
Monitor filtration health with Kidney Health Checker
Calculate doses safely via Medicine Dosage Calculator
Manage breathing health with the Asthma Control Test
Track body metrics: BMI Calculator and BMR Calculator
For prescriptions and meds: Prescription Checker and Pill Identifier

These internal pathways keep users engaged while building topical authority across cardiometabolic health — a strong signal for rankings.

Trusted references

American Heart Association — Home BP monitoring guides & patient handouts (technique, positioning, repeat readings). www.heart.org+2www.heart.org+2
ACC/AHA Hypertension categories (U.S. scheme used in this BP Monitor). professional.heart.org
ESC/ESH 2023 Hypertension guideline (European scheme used in this Hypertension Tracker). portailvasculaire.fr
USPSTF recommendation — confirm high office BP with out-of-office monitoring. USPSTF
When to call emergency services for extremely high readings with symptoms. www.heart.org

FAQ — Blood Pressure Tracker, BP Monitor & BP Categories

What does the Blood Pressure Tracker classify as Normal, Elevated, or Hypertension?

Under the U.S. ACC/AHA scheme, Normal is <120/<80; Elevated is 120–129 and <80; Stage 1 is 130–139 or 80–89; Stage 2 is ≥140 or ≥90. Our Hypertension Tracker uses this and the European ESC/ESH 2023 BP Categories when you switch to Europe. professional.heart.org portailvasculaire.fr

What is a hypertensive crisis in the BP Monitor?

Our educational flags align with guidance that ≥180/120 mmHg with concerning symptoms requires urgent evaluation. Call your local emergency number if symptoms are present. www.heart.org

How often should I use the Blood Pressure Tracker?

Many people log readings morning and evening. Consistency improves your Home Blood Pressure Chart and averages. The USPSTF also recommends confirming clinic-high readings with home/ambulatory monitoring. USPSTF

Which arm should I use for my BP Monitor?

Either arm is acceptable, but use the same arm consistently for trend accuracy. Ensure the cuff is correct-size and at heart level. www.heart.org

Why does my Blood Pressure Log show spikes sometimes?

Caffeine, stress, pain, poor sleep, or talking during measurement can raise a single reading. Look at last-3 and 7-day averages rather than reacting to one outlier (and measure again after a few minutes using proper technique). www.heart.org

Will this Hypertension Tracker diagnose me?

No. It’s an educational tool to help you organize data. Diagnosis and treatment decisions belong to your clinician, who may use out-of-office readings to confirm your status. USPSTF

Can I export my Blood Pressure Log?

Yes — click Export CSV to download your Blood Pressure Log and share it with your doctor.

Is my data private?

Yes — this Blood Pressure Tracker stores data in your browser (localStorage). Nothing is sent to our servers unless you export and share it.

Use the Blood Pressure Tracker daily as your personal BP Monitor. Build a reliable Blood Pressure Log, watch your Home Blood Pressure Chart evolve, and understand your BP Categories clearly. Then, take your export to your clinician to make confident, informed decisions about your health.