Wellness

[Mz iMac]

I'm old school.....

Arm band

Stethoscope

Gauge

I have "low" blood pressure which is normal on the maternal side of my family.  Does not affect me at all except I can sleep through a nuclear bomb drop.

[kate2357]

It seems most believe the arm monitor to be the most accurate. I will most likely buy another Omiron monitor and check it's accuracy w/ bp taken by medical staff at next visit.

I have noticed that except while in the hospital, they usually do take bp manually. I actually wondered why ... I guess it's more accurate measurement. 

Thanks all for your comments and suggestions.

[hckynutjohn]

@kate2357 

I have been using Omron Wrist Monitors for over 3 decades now. Have checked them against nurses using a stethoscope, and about every type of machine for monitoring BP, in hospitals/Doctors Offices/Cardiac Rehab classes. 

I found them to be accurate enough for me, or I would not have continued to use them.

Some I have spoke with about this were not using them correctly, and regardless of how one's BP is checked! If not done properly the readings will not be accurate. I have experienced this even from a nurse during my Cardiac Rehab Sessions.

Wrist works well for me.

hckynut 🇺🇸

[Sooner]

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@hckynutjohn wrote:

@kate2357 

I have been using Omron Wrist Monitors for over 3 decades now. Have checked them against nurses using a stethoscope, and about every type of machine for monitoring BP, in hospitals/Doctors Offices/Cardiac Rehab classes. 

I found them to be accurate enough for me, or I would not have continued to use them.

Some I have spoke with about this were not using them correctly, and regardless of how one's BP is checked! If not done properly the readings with not be accurate. I have experienced this even from a nurse during my Cardiac Rehab Sessions.

Wrist works well for me.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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I had a wrist monitor that worked great as well.  Haven't used one at home in the last 6 years but arm band ones are difficult to use for me and maybe the hassle makes them less reliable at home.  

[Shelbelle]

Wrist only for me, I have severe White coat Syndrome and when that band goes across my arms I just cringe  Mine is Reli On brand from Walmart but it is made by Omron, mine is 12 years old and still going strong. Very accurate, I take it with me to my doctors office. 

[Zhills]

I have a wrist monitor.  Much easier to use.  

Took mine to PCP visit and they were together.  She seemed pleased.

Mine is a SLIGHT TOUCH.

[Still Raining]

Arm for me.  Also be sure to follow all the instructions.

[feline groovy]

Arm.

I've had HBP for decades and my docs have always recommended an Omron for the arm.

[qvcaddition]

My Dr. said arm better

[corita]

          My cardio also said arm is best and recommended the Omicron brand!!