Why you need Blood Pressure Monitor

 

Do you have your own Blood Pressure Monitor at home? Most of us not think this equipment is important in our life. We think it is only use for doctor only. This is wrong perception.We are not a doctor or work in healthy department, but we still need this blood pressure monitor in our house.

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This is reason why you need blood pressure monitor at home

1. Using blood pressure monitor you could help your doctor diagnose blood pressure early. Frequent reading from the equipment could give easy diagnosis for doctor. You don’t need to come frequent to hospital or clinic to read blood pressure.
2. You could track your treatment. You will know whether you need treatment or not based on the reading.
3. You could control your own blood pressure. The measurement analysis will give you planning to improved diet, physical activity and medicine use.
4. You could save your money. Home monitoring will cut cost to make appointment to doctor.
5. Sometimes,the high blood pressure occur after you get stress or anxiety. Monitoring at home are more relaxing and more accurate.

This is benefits having blood pressure monitoring. But don’t depend 100% to this equipment. Always refer to your doctor if there’s any health problem.

 

How to choose the right blood pressure monitor ?

Choosing the right blood pressure monitor is important. There is a wide range of home blood pressure monitors available but it is important to make sure it is the right one for us.

1. Choose a validated monitor.
Make sure the monitor has been tested, validated and approved by the Medical Association .

2. Ensure the monitor is suitable for your special needs.
When selecting a blood pressure monitor for the elderly, pregnant women or children, make sure it is validated for these conditions.

3. Make sure the cuff fits.
Children and adults with smaller or larger than average-sized arms may need special-sized cuffs. They are available in some pharmacies, from medical supply companies and by direct order from companies that sell blood pressure cuffs. Measure around your upper arm and choose a monitor that comes with the correct size cuff.

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