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[JeanLouiseFinch]

I bought an Omron Platinum about a year ago and as of a couple of weeks ago it suddenly isn't reading correctly.  I need to replace it.  I'd prefer the style with the cuff for the upper arm and one that just gives a single reading rather than averaging three

Any suggestions?  TIA

[ALRATIBA]

I have an OMRON upper arm model that I bought from Amazon quite some time ago (2013).  When I got it I checked it against the reading in doc's office.

I just checked and there's a newer model - 16,000+ ratings - 4.5 overall rating.

Check it out.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@ALRATIBA wrote:

I have an OMRON upper arm model that I bought from Amazon quite some time ago (2013).  When I got it I checked it against the reading in doc's office.

I just checked and there's a newer model - 16,000+ ratings - 4.5 overall rating.

Check it out.

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@ALRATIBA  Do you have a model name or number?

[ALRATIBA]

@JeanLouiseFinch 

Model Name

BP5250

There's an OMRON "store" at Amazon .... take a look at all the models available.

Just put Omron Store in the search box at Amazon ......

[Nightowlz]

I have Omron Model#BP760N or Ref#HEM-7320Z. We both can use it. It will keep the info for 2 people.

[Shelbelle]

For the last 11 years I have a wrist monitor by Reli On, it is Walmarts own brand, but made by Omron. No issues with it, just replace the batteries. It is  very accurate, I take it to my doc appts with me. 

[hckynutjohn]

@JeanLouiseFinch 

I used Omron Wrist Monitors for years and have no reason to change when the time comes to replace it. Accurate and long lasting.

hckynut 

[Qwalker]

I have always heard Omron is the best!  That is what I have had for several years.  Might be time to update and I like the one @Nightowlz mentioned that stores info for two people.  My DH checks his now too.  @hckynutjohn ...glad you like your wrist monitor.  I had heard those were not as reliable as the arm cuff type.  

[hckynutjohn]

@Qwalker 

Having spent many weeks in the hospital several times over 14 years, I have checked my Wrist Monitors against countless machines in the hospital. And yes, some nurses and doctors actually still use the Stethoscope, for checking blood pressure.

This I can tell you. I trust the readings on my Wrist Monitor more than some machines in the hospital. Many times the Tech taking the BP is asking questions or just yakking. Talking and or the wrong arm/leg positions can alter true readings by many numbers.

In all 72 of my Cardiac Rehab Classes, the first thing that was done when you got there! Was a Cardiac Nurse with a Stethoscope checking your BP when you signed in for that session.  My Wrist Monitor was close to exact on many of those sessions.

As you know, just like one's Heart Rate, BP changes throughout the day, mostly dependent on what one is doing at the time. The most accurate BP and Resting Heart Rate numbers are as soon as your eyes open for the day. That is a pretty accurate Heart Rate and Blood Pressure reading as a human can get.

And similar to a scale, while numbers my not be exact, you know with a Wrist or Cuff Monitor, if your BP goes out of whatever it normally reads during similar activities. So a 130/75 might more accurately be a 125/72, which changes nothing in relation to a possible Pulmonary/Cardiac problem. 

Have checked my Wrist Monitors enough to know that are as accurate as a person or a machine that takes my numbers. With my 2nd Heart Attack my Omron told me exactly my problem. My left arm BP was 95/65, normal for me. My right arm? Their was no BP, thus I called 911. 

hckynut 

[deeva]

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@Nightowlz wrote:

I have Omron Model#BP760N or Ref#HEM-7320Z. We both can use it. It will keep the info for 2 people.

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 I have this model too. It can take one reading or three. I like it and the readings match what my doctor gets using her stethoscope.