According to Karishma Patwa, M.D., a cardiologist at Manhattan Cardiology in New York City, there are several reasons to have a blood pressure monitor at home, but the major one is that high blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, frequently has no symptoms and can be easily missed. “Until they experience a serious health consequence, such as a heart attack or stroke, people may not be aware they have high blood pressure,” says Dr. Patwa. “Therefore, keeping an eye on your blood pressure on your own could literally save your life.” Read the article.
