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Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old)
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Why is it a Good Thing to measure Blood Pressure at Home? Many factors such as
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indication of any changes in blood pressure. Blood pressure is typically low in
the morning and increases from afternoon to evening. It is lower in the summer and higher in the winter.
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