Choose A Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
The term blood pressure monitor covers a wide variety of measuring devices ranging from those used by doctors and nurses in hospitals and clinics to smaller models designed for use in the home. In this article I will be dealing exclusively with wrist BP monitors for use in the home.
A normal healthy person will have a blood pressure of 120 over 80 which is the way that the systolic and diastolic pressures are quoted. The condition known as high blood pressure or hypertension is present when a reading of 140 over 90 or higher is obtained. Since this condition can lead to a stroke or heart attack it is important that it should be treated if it is found. Since there are no visible symptoms of hypertension it is important that the levels should be checked on a regular basis.
Because it only takes a few minutes to make the check your doctor will often do this as a matter of course when you visit. But many people prefer the convenience of owning their own wrist BP monitor so that they can make the check at home. Some people have been worried that using a wrist monitor may not give a truly accurate reading. However this can be overcome by having your monitor calibrated from the monitor used at the clinic.
The original anaeroid monitor uses a bulb pump and shows the level on a mechanical dial, but all wrist models have a digital display and automatic inflation of the cuff. This review will cover models from three manufacturers, Omron, ADC Advantage and Panasonic.
Certain features are standard on each wrist monitor. These comprise battery operated cuff inflation when you start the check, display of both systolic and diastolic pressure in a digital form and provision for storage of the results together with a record of the date and time the test was carried out. As you would expect most brands have a number of different models and by and large the more you pay the greater number of features you find.
Turning to particular models the ADC ADVANTAGE Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. This is an example of a cheaper model that has all the basic features including a 90 day memory and a five year warranty. The Wristech Blood Pressure Monitor. Features an extra large, easy to read display with a protective cover for safe storage and travel. Includes 120 memory for up to three individuals. The LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor. This is a small and compact model that is ideal for travel. This monitor stores the last 60 readings in an AM/PM memory allowing you to record variations during the day. It also includes a Pressure Rating Indicator and Irregular Heartbeat detection.
This review has only looked at a few models to give you an idea of what is available. If you are interested in purchasing a wrist blood pressure monitor, you will need to consider other models before you make your final choice, but hopefully this will point you in the right direction.
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