Adjustments may be made in medical therapy if current medications are causing hypertension and discontinuation of the medication is not advisable. Lifestyle changes may be recommended, including such things as weight loss , exercise , and dietary adjustments. Treatment may require periodic adjustment. Call your health care provider if hypertension is suspected. A sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure, and is the most accurate method.
Blood pressure is measured against the height of a column of mercury.
This is the most accurate method because it can only be made inaccurate by changing the gravitational constant of the earth.