just how accurate are all these OTC blood pressure monitor compared to those in hospitals?
Was borrowing the girlfriends but decide I should have my own at my place and purchased this BP monitor above on amazon for $65 ($71.73 after shipping was added). Consumer Reports Rated the Omron 10 series (BP785) best in class. The one I purchased and one mentioned above (BP791 IT) is the same BP monitor as the BP785 but comes with Microsoft software to be able to download and with a formatted program track and average out your daily BP readings, plus you can then send your logged BP readings via email, etc . The Omron 10+ series (BP791 IT) is the same price as the 10 series (BP785) on Amazon right now.I have this one
Omron 10+ Series Blood Pressure Monitor - Walmart.com
It has some nice features and two user profiles so my wife and I can keep track separately. Stored 100 readings for each person I think. Will also do 3 consecutive readings over like 90 seconds and average them, some other cool things. Not cheap, but not too bad. Whichever one you get, make sure the cuff is big enough for your arm, or that it has a bigger cuff availabel to purchase separately. That will make a huge difference with accuracy.
I use and recommend this one as it will fit a 20"+ arm.
Its always with in a few points of the one my Dr uses.
LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff
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Lots of great suggestions in here. Might go with big mike's
I have a little bit older model of the Life Source monitor. It used to work great for me, now the stupid thing keeps erroring out on me. It give me the 'leak' error message but I cant find any leaks so I'm gonna have to get a new one. It's a great monitor when it works though.
Ya, I have been very happy with the one I am using. I have had it a few years now and use it twice a week and have never had any issues....yet.
I always make sure when I put it away, I don't fold or crease the hose.