blood pressure.....

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

My husband saw a new cardiologist this week and the doctor wants him to track his blood pressure. I do not know why because he does not have high blood pressure and he did not bother to ask why he needs to track the numbers.

Husband has AFIB, which is under control.

We need to purchase a blood pressure cuff, are any brands better than others? I don't have a lot of faith in them - I am fairly certain they are not all that accurate, but my husband will do as the doctor suggested.

Any recommendations? Thanks.

Boomernichols · ‎11-22-2013

@Mom2Dogs I own a OMRON bp cuff. We purchased this at a

WALMART but the batteries go down fairly quick. I have carried it to the doctors office and found it to be pretty accurate though.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@Boomernichols Thanks. Walmart is the only place in our town that would carry the cuffs - we will take a look.

deeva · ‎03-09-2010

Omron arm monitor, is the best I've used. It can run on batteries or be plugged in.
I've taken it to several doctors appointments, and it's very accurate.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I prefer wrist monitor, cuffs make me nervous!! I have had a Reli On one for 13 years, this is a Walmart brand made by Omron, very reliable.

sann · ‎05-30-2012

Omron is the one my PCP recommended ...had it for sometime, but believe I got it from Amazon.....

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

Blood pressure monitors don't last forever and in fact they can start to lose accuracy in about 2 years. So it's a good idea to have your monitor checked by taking it with you to your next doctor's visit so it can be compared to the one they use there.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I have a SmartHeart Blood Pressure Cuff that I purchased from HSN a few years back. They are also sold on Amazon. I love it, and I believe it is accurate because my readings do not differ from the doctors offices. The reason that I love it so much is that the gauge is attached to the cuff so it is really easy to take on and off. There is no tubing to fumble with. I would buy the arm blood pressure cuff, not the wrist. I think the arm reading is more accurate. I am a RN and want to comment on the blood pressure. I am happy your husbands doctor wants him to measure his blood pressure. High blood pressure is a silent killer causing the heart and other organs to fail if it goes on for to long.

When I graduated from nursing school, way back when, 140/90 and up was considered a high reading. Now, we want the blood pressures much lower less than 120/80.