How accurate are drugstore blood pressure machines?

Q. My doctor recommended I routinely check my blood pressure between office visits. Are pharmacy blood pressure machines accurate?

A. If you are able to obtain an electronic home blood pressure monitor, this is a better option than a store-based machine. There are number of concerns about the accuracy of these machines, which are located in pharmacies or grocery stores.
The first is their one-size-fits-all approach. One of the most important factors in obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading is proper cuff size. There are three common cuff sizes ranging from 22 centimeters {cm} to 44 cm. An improper cuff size can lower or raise the blood pressure reading.
Another issue relates to the maintenance of these machines. Currently, there are no requirements to test their accuracy. Previous studies have suggested the machines become less reliable after a few years.
Also keep in mind that blood pressure should be measured after you have sat quietly for about five minutes, with your arm resting at heart level on a table or armrest. This is often not the case when you rush through a grocery store.
Your best bet is to invest in an electronic home blood pressure machine, which often costs about $40 to $60. Make sure to buy a machine with an arm cuff, which is more accurate than a wrist cuff. Bring your machine to your doctor's office to compare its reading to their measurement.
—William Kormos, MD



0 ratings









Comments

Author

vegmomos

vegmomos

No Bio Available


1 followers

Stats

Published
2629 days ago
event
Page Views last 24h
0
av_timer
Total Page Views
57
assessment
Revenue
attach_money0.0466
monetization_on

Advertisement

Related Posts
Reminder: Don't skip blood pressure medication

Reminder: Don't skip blood pressure medication

Health
43 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Enjoy The Best Of Monsoons With Karkidaka Chikitsa

Enjoy The Best Of Monsoons With Karkidaka Chikitsa

Health
2 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Best of Kerala Ayurveda Slimming Therapy

Best of Kerala Ayurveda Slimming Therapy

Health
6 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Ayurveda Tourism in India

Ayurveda Tourism in India

Health
9 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border

Advertisement

Like us on FB!

More Posts

Perception

Perception

Design
56 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
LPG cylinder crusing in India.

LPG cylinder crusing in India.

Experimental
30 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
MCA Entrance Exams in 2018-19- MCA Admissions 2018

MCA Entrance Exams in 2018-19- MCA Admissions 2018

News
31 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
why facebook privacy is an issue??

why facebook privacy is an issue??

News
239 views
star star star star star
Rani Padmini Palace

Rani Padmini Palace

Miscellaneous
74 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Sino Ang Secret Lover Mo?

Sino Ang Secret Lover Mo?

Pic
71 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
FACEBOOK VS INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK VS INSTAGRAM

Computers and Electronics
218 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
What position suits for you if you working under R-Factory

What position suits for you if you working under R-Factory

Pic
136 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
The Viva

The Viva

Comedy
50 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Who is your best buddy?

Who is your best buddy?

Pic
175 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Traditional Kerala Ayurveda Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa

Traditional Kerala Ayurveda Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa

Health
8 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Who is your Real Friend

Who is your Real Friend

Pic
37 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Balance the Vata Dosha

Balance the Vata Dosha

Health
6 views
star_border star_border star_border star_border star_border
Who Will Crazy About You ?

Who Will Crazy About You ?

Pic
44 views
star star star star star_border
Random Post