Semi-Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Arm MonitorIf you do decide to measure your blood pressure at home, you will need to get a home blood pressure monitor. There is a wide range of home blood pressure monitors available, but it is important to be sure that the blood pressure monitor you choose is accurate and the right one for you.
There are many different kinds of home blood pressure monitor, but it is easiest to use a monitor that is fully automatic (digital). Choose one that measures your blood pressure at your upper arm, rather than at your wrist or finger. Upper-arm blood pressure monitors usually give the most accurate and consistent results.
High Blood Pressure affects millions of people around the globe, increasing the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure.
- High blood pressure usually has no symptoms.
- The only way for you to know if you have normal, high or low blood pressure is to have it measured
- You can measure your blood pressure in your own home ideally with a reliable, accurate blood pressure monitor.
Arm Monitors have a cuff and a gauge that records the pressure. The cuff automatically inflates at the touch of a button. These devices automatically calculate heart rate and check your blood pressure by measuring the changes in the motion of your artery as the blood flows through the artery while the cuff deflates. Some even give you an error message if you aren t wearing the cuff properly. Digital monitors also deflate automatically.
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