American Heart Month Toolkits

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.

 

The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. 

Use these toolkits developed by CDC to implement evidence-based hypertension control strategies.

>>Click HERE to link to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Additional Information>>

Managing My Blood Pressure [PDF – 173 KB]

Patients can use this printable list of questions to ask their health care team to help them manage their blood pressure. (Also available en Español [PDF – 361 KB].)

My Blood Pressure Log [PDF – 611 KB]
People can use this printable log to keep track of their blood pressure measurements at home. (Also available in en Español [PDF – 192 KB].)

My First Blood Pressure Visit [PDF – 105 KB]
Encourage patients to record important blood pressure–related information on this page before their appointments. (Also available en Español [PDF – 351 KB].)

The Correct Way to Measure Blood Pressure
Share this graphic with patients, family, and friends to show them the correct way to measure blood pressure. (Also available in en Español [PDF – 460 KB].)