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woodelf | 12:02 Fri 23rd Dec 2016 | Health & Fitness
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Can anyone recommend a good, accurate blood pressure reader/monitor for use at home? Ta Muchly.
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Any model by Omron.

They are used by my surgery, my medical Professor neighbour and me.
Always go for an upper-arm cuff version - the wrist/finger ones are quite flaky.

This is the one I have

Omron M2 Basic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/2329019?cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157|cid:199887993|agid:17470555473|tid:pla-92277550593|crid:74692316793|nw:g|rnd:14163239917952595114|dvc:c|adp:1o2&gclid=CjwKEAiAs_PCBRD5nIun9cyu01kSJAA-WD-rwGSUlbg-jD049u-E7U0jYD5B46DImNis4-PueYmNBxoCjb7w_wcB

I had it checked by my GP nurse & it is just about spot-on.
Slightly cheaper at amazon :

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation
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Very Many Thanks Eccles and Dave for this. I had a look at Amazon, but there were so many, so it's good to get recommendations - I'll go and have a look and order one. Happy Christmas tto You Both - and All ABers of course.
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Hi Dave, what size is your BP cuff, I see that there are various sizes, does that depend on your biceps or whatever's in the upper arm?...Many Thanks.
We've had an Omron upper-arm type for about 15 years now, during which time we've only had to change the batteries once. We checked it at the doctor's (who used a sphygmomanometer in those days) which proved that my wife had "white coat syndrome (blood pressure normal at home, sky-high when doctor takes it). Omron agree nicely with doctor and now the surgery uses them.
Another vote for Omron....mine's the M3 upper-arm with a 22 -42 cm. cuff..that covers just about everyone.
I'm a biggish bloke & manage perfectly well with the standard cuff as supplied - never needed to go for the big version.
Agree with ginge. I have the Omron M3 as well and yes it does fit just about any one. I got mine from Amazon.
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Very Many Thanks to You All and as it happens, I had an appointment with my GP this pm and she agreed with the Omron recommendations - my BP today was 140 over 80...if that means owt and she seemed to think it good!...Seasons Greetings to All.
I wish mine was the same as yours woodelf.

Seasons's Greetings to you and yours.
Just a side thought: It is well known that there commonly is a "white coat" effect (so called because of the usual presence of a medical attendant) on blood pressure. This results in a slightly raised reading because of the person being conscious of the possible implications of the result. This is often taken into account by medics.
We found this Web site very useful
bhsoc.org/
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Sorry Palustris, I'll get round to looking at that site you mention when I've got time, but Many Thanks for the mention.
Boots do a good one. I think I paid about £29 but that was last year. Been very pleased with it.

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