## Free Blood Pressure Log: Printable PDF vs. a Digital Log URL: https://www.cardilogai.com/guides/blood-pressure-log-pdf Author: The CardiLog Team · Published: 2026-08-17 · Updated: 2026-10-17 A paper blood pressure log is better than no log at all. It's also likely to get lost or forgotten, and hard to turn into a trend your doctor can use. Here's what a good log needs, whether you keep it on paper or in an app. ### Short answer A useful blood pressure log records the date, time, systolic, diastolic and pulse for each reading, plus a short note on anything unusual. Aim for 2 readings at a time, morning and evening, on a schedule your doctor agrees with. Paper works if you keep it up; an app can work out the averages for you and export a PDF report. ### Download a free printable blood pressure log (PDF) Our printable log is two pages on US Letter paper. [Download the free blood pressure log (PDF)](https://www.cardilogai.com/downloads/blood-pressure-log.pdf). No sign-up or email needed. - Page 1: a weekly sheet with morning and evening boxes for 2 readings each, the home-monitoring pattern NICE describes, plus a short how-to and the AHA/ACC ranges - Page 2: a 30-row log with date, time, systolic, diastolic, pulse and notes columns - Space for your name, the target your doctor gave you, and which monitor and arm you use Prefer a spreadsheet? [Download the blood pressure log template for Excel (.xlsx)](https://www.cardilogai.com/downloads/blood-pressure-log.xlsx). It works out your average as you type, including the NICE average that leaves out day 1. Print a few copies of the PDF, keep them next to your monitor, and bring the filled-in sheets to your appointment. A Spanish version on A4 paper is [also available](https://www.cardilogai.com/downloads/registro-presion-arterial.pdf). ### What to write down for each reading Whatever format you use, each entry should have the same columns so the log is easy to scan: - Date and time - Systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) - Pulse (heart rate) - Which arm, if you ever switch - Notes: medication taken or missed, caffeine, poor sleep, stress, exercise, or a reading taken at a pharmacy or clinic The notes column is the one people skip, and it's often the most useful. A 152/94 on its own looks worrying. With "slept 4 hours, two coffees" next to it, your doctor has a likely explanation. ### How often to record readings For everyday monitoring, the CDC suggests measuring at the same time each day and recording every result. Your doctor may give you a specific schedule, and that comes first. If home readings are being used to confirm a diagnosis, NICE asks for 2 readings at least 1 minute apart, morning and evening, for at least 4 days and ideally 7. The first day is ignored and the rest are averaged. A log that follows that pattern gives your doctor exactly what they need, and our [home blood pressure average calculator](https://www.cardilogai.com/guides/home-blood-pressure-average-calculator) does the averaging. Record every reading, including the high ones and the ones that look wrong. A log with only the good numbers is worse than no log, because it gives a false picture. Our guide to [taking accurate readings](https://www.cardilogai.com/guides/how-to-take-accurate-blood-pressure-measurements) helps cut down on the readings that really are wrong. ### Printable paper logs: the pros and cons The CDC links a free printable log from its measuring page, and many monitors come with a paper record card. Paper has real advantages: - No phone, app or account needed - Easy for someone who isn't comfortable with technology - You can hand it straight to a nurse or doctor The downsides show up within weeks. You have to work out averages by hand, handwriting gets hard to read, and loose sheets get lost. It's also hard to see a trend in a long column of numbers. If you're keeping a log for a parent, our page on [tracking blood pressure for a parent](https://www.cardilogai.com/use-cases/tracking-for-parents) has practical tips. ### What to look for in a digital log - Quick entry, so you log each reading - Automatic averages over a week or a month - Charts that show the trend at a glance - Notes or tags for context - An export your doctor can open without installing anything (PDF), plus raw data (CSV) if you want it You don't need a Bluetooth monitor to keep a good digital log. Typing two numbers takes seconds, and some apps can read the display for you. See [tracking without a Bluetooth monitor](https://www.cardilogai.com/use-cases/no-bluetooth-monitor) for options. ### Getting readings into CardiLog CardiLog doesn't connect to monitors by Bluetooth. There are three ways to add a reading: - Type it in: systolic, diastolic and pulse, with an optional note. - Photo scan: point your phone's camera at the monitor's display and on-device text recognition fills in the numbers for you to check. - Apple Health import: if your monitor's own app saves readings to Apple Health, CardiLog can import them from there. See [how to export blood pressure data from Apple Health](https://www.cardilogai.com/guides/export-blood-pressure-from-apple-health) for the built-in options. Each reading can carry context tags (After Exercise, After Meal, Stressed, Relaxed, Medication Taken, Poor Sleep, Caffeine, Alcohol) and a location tag (Home, Clinic, Pharmacy, Travel). There's no account. Readings are stored on your device. ### What's in CardiLog's PDF report Instead of a blank grid to fill in, CardiLog builds a PDF report from the readings you've logged. It includes your readings, averages, mean arterial pressure, pulse pressure and the stage of each reading using the AHA 2017 categories. You can print it, email it or bring it up on your phone at an appointment. The [doctor reports](https://www.cardilogai.com/features/doctor-reports) page shows what it looks like. You can also export everything as a CSV file to open in a spreadsheet, and save an encrypted backup file to restore your history later. The report is a summary of what you entered. It isn't a medical record or a diagnosis, and your doctor will decide how to use it. ### Bringing your log to an appointment - Bring at least a week of readings taken the same way each day. - Mark anything unusual so you don't have to remember it in the room. - Take your monitor along so it can be checked against the clinic's reading. - Write down your questions next to the log. For more on making a short appointment count, see [preparing for a doctor's appointment](https://www.cardilogai.com/use-cases/doctor-appointment-prep). ### What a useful BP log actually needs - Every reading, not just the good ones: A log is only useful if it's complete. Gaps, skipped days and missing high readings make it harder for a doctor to tell a real trend from a fluke. - Systolic, diastolic, pulse, date and time: The minimum a doctor needs to spot a pattern. A printable log needs columns for all five; a digital one should fill in the date and time for you. - Context for outliers: A note on stress, poor sleep, a missed dose or a rushed morning can explain a spike that would otherwise look alarming on its own. - A format your doctor can use: Legible handwriting on a printed grid, or a summary with averages, beats a stack of loose sticky notes. ### FAQ #### Is there a free printable blood pressure log I can download? Yes. The free PDF on this page has a weekly morning-and-evening sheet and a 30-row log, with no sign-up. If you'd rather not fill in a grid by hand, the CardiLog app builds a PDF report from the readings you log, with averages, MAP, pulse pressure and stage. #### Can I export my raw data instead of a formatted report? Yes. Alongside the PDF report, CardiLog can export your reading history as a CSV file for a spreadsheet or your own records. #### How many readings should I write down each day? Follow your doctor's schedule if you have one. A common pattern is 2 readings 1–2 minutes apart, morning and evening. NICE uses that for at least 4 days, ideally 7, when confirming a diagnosis. #### Should I record readings that look wrong? Record them, and add a note about what happened (you moved, talked, or the cuff slipped). Then retake the reading properly. Leaving out high numbers gives your doctor a misleading picture. #### Can CardiLog pull readings from my monitor automatically? Not by Bluetooth. You can type a reading in, scan your monitor's screen with the camera, or import readings from Apple Health if your monitor's app saves them there. ### Sources - [CDC: Measuring Your Blood Pressure](https://www.cdc.gov/high-blood-pressure/measure/index.html) - [NICE NG136: Hypertension in adults, recommendations](https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136/chapter/recommendations) - [NHS: High blood pressure, diagnosis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/diagnosis/)