Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The Importance Of Blood Pressure Monitors

By Michael Skatoli

Blood pressure monitors are very important for those who suffer from high blood pressure. Having a good and thorough monitor can mean life and death for some.

Blood pressure monitors vary in quality, accuracy, and cost. The things to look for in a blood pressure monitor are:

* Ease of use - The buttons need to be big and simple to use. Sufferers or individuals with high blood pressure should never have to fumble with the keys on the device. Wasting time trying to get the machine to work is dangerous.

* Portability - People with high blood pressure still travel. It is essential that the device has a carrying case, easy to bring places, and is easy to stow away while on the road. It is best to get monitor tha is able to fit in a small bag so that it is easily accessible when needed. It is also important to find any airport rules for the possession and limitations of blood pressure monitors at the airport.

* Service - When you purchase a blood pressure monitor, it is important that it comes with a service plan. Sometimes the precision of the monitor can become ineffective from a number of different things like: hitting the monitor, dumping the monitor, or age. It is important that you can bring the device back or proved service periodically (as described in your user guide).

The above essentials of a blood pressure monitor are huge. People suffering from high blood pressure to have portability and accuracy to check their blood pressure. It is very crucial that people with this condition have a good blood pressure monitor that has the aforementioned qualities. If someone suffering from high blood pressure is having affects from it, they need to have the ability to take a reading anywhere.

Blood pressure monitors come in a couple of different ways: a wrist reading monitor and an arm reading monitor. Some say that readings in the wrist are better but the reading can be wrong if not done on the right machine or if the machine is tilted or not perfectly level. This also depends on the patient. Many discover it is awkward to take a reading at the wrist because it beats like a heart and is uncomfortable; many do not like this feeling.

Outside of finding a good blood pressure monitor, those who have high blood pressure need to see a doctor. Other treatments include monitoring and prescriptions. People depend on these blood pressure monitors to be reading properly so if there is a problem, it gives an correct result. If the test is inaccurate, or, if the patient decides not to test, there will be no way to tell if there is a problem. Problems for people with high blood pressure can result in a heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest.

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