subject: Have You Decided To Buy A Blood Pressure Monitor Yet? [print this page] In these days of obesity and hypertension, there are good reasons to buy a blood pressure monitor for use at home. You can buy these at various places, and I will show you at the end of this article where to buy a home blood pressure monitor, which currently has free shipping. When thinking about purchasing one of these, there are a few key pointers which I look out for.
Accuracy
The monitor is no use if the readings are inaccurate. You should therefore choose a model which has a proven accuracy reading. To verify this for myself, I usually read the manufacturers description. I can verify this still further, if I want to, by reading customer reviews. You can also check your reading against the clinics, next time you have your blood pressure checked there.
Comfortable Cuff
The cuff that fits on the upper arm should not only be comfortable and easy to fit by yourself, it should also be the right size for your arm. How do you know that before you buy the blood pressure monitor? Take a tape measure and measure at the mid point between your elbow and the shoulder. All you need do then is check the manufacturers description for the cuff sizes that their product fits.
The monitors with the pre formed cuffs are best, as they are the easiest to fit. Then all you do is line up the marker on the cuff with the artery on the inside of the arm, and press the start button. The cuff automatically deflates when it has finished.
Easy To Read Digital Display
It goes without saying that you need to be able to comfortably read the figures the apparatus displays.
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitors
These are the best ones to buy, because once you have slipped on the cuff, lined it up correctly on your arm, and pressed start, you have your reading. It is as easy and quick as that.
Have You Decided To Buy A Blood Pressure Monitor Yet?
