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What is home blood pressure monitoring?
Home blood pressure monitoring enables patients with hypertension to measure and share their blood pressure readings with their GP from their home. There are a variety of low-cost blood pressure monitors available that patients can buy to use at home. If you are buying a blood pressure monitor, make sure it is approved for use in the UK.
Can a home blood pressure monitor detect high blood pressure?
Monitoring blood pressure at home can help determine if you have true high blood pressure. Not everyone can track blood pressure at home. For those with irregular heartbeats, home blood pressure monitors might not give an accurate reading. Most pharmacies, medical supply stores and some websites sell home blood pressure monitors.
Should you use a blood pressure monitor?
Whether you’re working with a doctor to monitor and lower your blood pressure or want to know your numbers, blood pressure monitors (or sphygmomanometers) can provide a convenient way to keep track of your readings at home. Some monitors also offer feedback on abnormal readings or guidance on taking an accurate reading right on the screen.
Are your blood pressure monitors validated?
All the monitors we sell are validated by the British and Irish Hypertension Society. What is a normal blood pressure reading? A normal blood pressure reading is below 140/90, but if you have heart or circulatory disease, diabetes or kidney disease, your blood pressure should ideally be less than 130/80.
Which blood pressure monitors are available for home use?
Detection Modes: Detection modes may offer a 7-day self-measurement program as well as a 'Usual Mode' for 3 consecutive measurements for an average reading. The BHF only stock blood pressure monitors which have been clinically validated and BHIS approved for home use.
Where can I find a blood pressure monitor?
Browse a range of blood pressure monitors available on the British Heart Foundation online shop. What do the numbers on my blood pressure reading mean? Your blood pressure is made up of two numbers – the systolic (top number) and the diastolic (the bottom number).
blood pressure monitors References
If you want to know more about blood pressure monitors, consider exploring links below:
What Is Blood Pressure Monitors
- https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/tests/blood-pressure-measuring-at-home
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-pressure-test/
- https://giftshop.bhf.org.uk/health-fitness/health-monitoring/blood-pressure-monitors
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