Please could someone let me know the significance of taking 3 consecutive blood pressure readings? When I visit the doctor she just takes the one.

Also, why discard the first one and use the average of the other two? If you have already tightenened the cuff around your upper arm once surely it is inevitable that the following reading is going to be lower due to the restriction of circulation caused by the first reading.

I'm not being awkward as I have just started my second week using my Resperate and I am really hoping it works!

My blood pressure has risen gradually over the years and is now usually 140-150/90-95. I'm hoping to get it down to at least 130/80.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Per Dr Rowena: "When an initial blood pressure reading is normal at a doctor visit, for the sake of time, it is usually just recorded on the chart. With repeated visits, multiple blood pressure readings end up being recorded so the doctor has a clear idea of what your blood pressure is doing. With an abnormal initial reading, doctors have their own protocol. Some will wait 15-20 minutes to recheck your pressure. Others will want you to schedule several return visits just for a blood pressure check."
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