Choosing a home blood
Pressure unit
You can track your blood pressure by using a home monitor
between checkups. To choose the best monitor for you, ask
your doctor for advice and balance convenience with accuracy:
You can track your blood pressure by using a home monitor
between checkups. To choose the best monitor for you, ask
your doctor for advice and balance convenience with accuracy:
• Know your options
Aneroid models are inexpensive and easy to transport. They
include a stethoscope. Some have extra-large dials for easier
reading, but they aren’t recommended if you have trouble
hearing or have poor dexterity in your hands. Electronic (digi-tal) models are the most popular and can be expensive, but
they’re easy to use. However, if your heart rhythm is usually
irregular, an electronic model may give you an inaccurate
reading. Wrist monitors are difficult to calibrate, and digital
finger units aren’t reliable.
Aneroid models are inexpensive and easy to transport. They
include a stethoscope. Some have extra-large dials for easier
reading, but they aren’t recommended if you have trouble
hearing or have poor dexterity in your hands. Electronic (digi-tal) models are the most popular and can be expensive, but
they’re easy to use. However, if your heart rhythm is usually
irregular, an electronic model may give you an inaccurate
reading. Wrist monitors are difficult to calibrate, and digital
finger units aren’t reliable.
• Get a good fit
Most monitors have standard-size inflatable arm cuffs. If your
arm is too large or too small for the cuff, buy the right size.
A poor fit reduces accuracy. The inflatable portion of the cuff
should wrap around 80 percent or more of your upper arm.
Most monitors have standard-size inflatable arm cuffs. If your
arm is too large or too small for the cuff, buy the right size.
A poor fit reduces accuracy. The inflatable portion of the cuff
should wrap around 80 percent or more of your upper arm.
• Consider your abilities
Is the gauge or digital display large enough to read easily? Do
you hear well through a stethoscope? Can you easily pump
the inflatable cuff?
Is the gauge or digital display large enough to read easily? Do
you hear well through a stethoscope? Can you easily pump
the inflatable cuff?
• Test before you buy
Ask your health care professional or medical supply sales-person to show you how to get the most accurate reading.
Ask your health care professional or medical supply sales-person to show you how to get the most accurate reading.
• Learn how to use it properly
After you buy a blood pressure monitor, take it with you to
your doctor’s office. In addition to making sure the device
works properly, your doctor or nurse can help you learn how
to use it.
After you buy a blood pressure monitor, take it with you to
your doctor’s office. In addition to making sure the device
works properly, your doctor or nurse can help you learn how
to use it.
• Check accuracy
Every six to 12 months, have your home monitor checked
against a standardized unit at your doctor’s office, fire
department or public health service.
Every six to 12 months, have your home monitor checked
against a standardized unit at your doctor’s office, fire
department or public health service.
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