You cannot accurately measure blood pressure without a blood pressure machine
You can only estimate it by checking for signs such as dizziness, headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, or blurred vision
You can feel your pulse at the wrist or neck, but pulse rate is not the same as blood pressure
You can compare symptoms with known blood pressure ranges only as a rough guide
You can ask a pharmacist, clinic, doctor’s office, or community health center to check it for you
You can use a home blood pressure monitor for the most reliable at-home reading
You should seek urgent medical care if you have chest pain, severe headache, fainting, weakness, confusion, or trouble breathing