Hypertension is quite an assassin. Its a silent killer that waits for the perfect time to strike and cause damage. There's one thing that can prevent any complications from being worse and that's proper care through monitoring.
Getting our BP every now and then is a great help. Simple assessment can lead people to the things they have to do to make things better.
Basically, there are two ways to get and read BP numbers and that's through a spyghmomanometer or a blood pressure monitor.
The sygh and the stethoscope are the old way of getting blood pressure. Its not obsolete; It's even use heavily inside the hopsital. It's still is one of the most accurate, reliable and durable BP insturements around.
On the other hand, the spyghmomanometer is much more effective in the hands of a trained personnel. This method has been taught and practiced every day to make the best readings while on the hospital. So this is a tool that is not recommended for normal folks who have no training.
Now, we take on blood pressure monitors.
In my opinion this devices are made to make life the easiest possible. Basically, its a device that takes and reads blood pressure with just one push of a button. Its accurate, reliable and easier to use.
The only thing wrong with the device is the issues with the accuracy. In the past, patients would complain because what the reading they get at home is different from the readings they get from the hospital.
Well, that was the past. Today, these automated blood pressure monitors boasts features like clinically proven accurate which means theyre tested in the hospital with doctors and other health care providers providing testimonials of its good performance.
So therefore....
The decision really depends on the user and theyre convenience. If the customer is a health care provider who knows a lot about the spyghmomanometer then he or she will probably choose that one. They're effective and will always be.
But if you're a normal person who's looking for fast but effective way to take care of yourself at home then blood pressure monitors are for you. Aside from the normal features of getting BP they now have alarm systems and impression that tells you what the numbers mean.