India, July 29 -- Do you have a blood pressure measuring machine at home? Many households have a device that helps them monitor blood pressure. But are you doing it right? In a post shared on July 28, Dr Dmitry Yaranov, MD, cardiologist, shared the right way to check your blood pressure.

The cardiologist warned, "You're not checking your blood pressure - you're just watching numbers change. I say this with love - but most people do it wrong. Legs crossed. Talking. Cuff over clothing. Wrong size. No rest. Then they panic when the numbers are 'high'." Here are the tips he posted:

The cardiologist listed 8 things to keep in mind when you are sitting down to check your blood pressure:

Dr Yaranov also posted a bonus tip for patients to reme...