Blood Pressure

[woodelf]

Can anyone recommend a good, accurate blood pressure reader/monitor for use at home? Ta Muchly.

[EcclesCake]

Any model by Omron.

They are used by my surgery, my medical Professor neighbour and me.

[sunny-dave]

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.

[sunny-dave]

Slightly cheaper at amazon :

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[woodelf]

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.

[woodelf]

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.

[bhg481]

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.

[gingejbee]

Another vote for Omron....mine's the M3 upper-arm with a 22 -42 cm. cuff..that covers just about everyone.

[sunny-dave]

I'm a biggish bloke & manage perfectly well with the standard cuff as supplied - never needed to go for the big version.

[ladybirder]

Agree with ginge. I have the Omron M3 as well and yes it does fit just about any one. I got mine from Amazon.

[woodelf]

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.

[ladybirder]

I wish mine was the same as yours woodelf.

Seasons's Greetings to you and yours.

[KARL]

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.

[Palustris]

We found this Web site very useful
bhsoc.org/

[woodelf]

Sorry Palustris, I'll get round to looking at that site you mention when I've got time, but Many Thanks for the mention.

[Patsy33]

Boots do a good one. I think I paid about £29 but that was last year. Been very pleased with it.