I have high blood pressure being controlled with medication. I am sure that there is a genetic association because my mother and father both had high blood pressure and my maternal grandmother died of a stroke before she was 50.

I was using a wrist monitor to check my blood pressure at home and when I went to my cardiologist this week, his findings were MUCH higher than what i was getting. He suggested getting a device that fit on the upper arm instead. Purchased a new device at CVS yesterday ($70) and it is so much better.

I found a great new computer program that quickly lets you enter your blood pressure readings and generate reports that are helpful for your doctor.

http://www.my-blood-pressure.com/