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I know that sounds somewhat dramatic but it is quite true. My husband has had high blood pressue for over 15 years with varying degrees of success for controlling it. He has had two mild strokes due to it. In the last year his blood pressure has varied drastically. One doctors appointment we are all smiles because it is down the next time his doctor wants him admitted it is so dangerously high. He recommended we use a daily home blood pressure monitor. It has worked great. I’m no longer stressed and fussing over him all the time, for which he is deeply grateful. If his pressure is good we do nothing, if it is up we adjust. If it is dangerously high we call his doctor but we both know if he needs help much sooner so no more rushing to the hospital. We are happy to have it.

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