Blood Pressure Monitors

Don’t Blow Your Stack: Keep an Eye on Your Blood Pressure

We all experience stress at one time or another, but stress is not the only thing that can raise your blood pressure. Whether it is a deadline at work, a disobedient child, or too much salt in your diet there are many factors that can lead to high blood pressure. This increase in blood pressure can be a symptom of something serious medically. While your doctor may prescribe prescription medication to help with the underlying causes, monitoring your blood pressure is a great way to keep tabs on the situation.

Don’t Suffer Alone

When your doctor hits you with the information that you have high blood pressure some people may feel like they are the only ones. Don’t despair; you are not the only one affected by this disorder. The CDC reports that approximately 70 million American adults have high blood pressure. That’s approximately 29% of the population; that’s one in every three adults in our country!! And what makes matters worse is that you don’t need to be an adult to be affected. Blood pressure is defined by the force applied to artery walls while circulating.

Unfortunately, high blood pressure can easily go undetected due to the fact that it has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why monitoring your blood pressure regularly can head off any serious problems.

Reducing Your Risk

There are several ways you can keep your blood pressure in the healthy range. Besides checking your blood pressure regularly, the CDC recommends you should:

• Have a healthy diet

• Be physically active. Work out or exercise regularly

• No smoking

• Limit alcohol

• Prevent/treat diabetes

• Below is a chart showing blood pressure ranges and danger areas:

Track Your Blood Pressure

Since high blood pressure can be considered a silent killer, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your blood pressure regularly, if not daily. There are numerous blood pressure monitors on the market, so which one is right for you?

Sphygmomanometers and Aneroids

These are the most commonly recognized when it comes to measuring blood pressure. We have all been to the doctor and had the nurse put an inflatable cuff on our arm and read our blood pressure through their stethoscope. Nurses and students alike often opt for the Mabis DMI MatchMates Dual Head Stethoscope Combination Kit . Everything comes neatly packed and can be stored in its oversized matching nylon case. If you like a choice of colors, the ADC Pro Combo II Sprague Type Kit is something you should look into. It comes in three colors (black, teal, and royal blue) and contains a color-coordinated professional sphygmomanometer with complete aneroid and a matching case. One way to take blood pressure monitoring mobile is to use the Mabis DMI Legacy Adjustable Combination Mobile and Wall-Mounted Clock Adult Aneroid Sphygmomanometer . It provides the option to mount the clock on the wall or the sturdy mobile stand that is height adjustable with a range of 43-55 inches. Another mobile option is the Medline Mobile Aneroid , with an eight-foot coiled tubing and pivoting bracket for convenient use.

Blood Pressure Monitors and Kits

For those that are not comfortable listening through a stethoscope and looking at a dial, a blood pressure monitor with digital readout may be simpler and easier to use. The Invacare Advanced One Step Blood Pressure Monitor is clinically validated for accuracy while it’s one button operation makes it easy to use. It can even detect an irregular heartbeat!! One button operation might be important to you, so choosing one like the A&D Medical Easy One Step Blood Pressure Monitor may suit you. Its one button operation makes getting readings simple and accurate. Finding a monitor kit that is medical grade is quite important. The ReliaMed Digital Adult Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor offers just that. It can store up to 25 sets of data while featuring automatic inflation and an easy to read digital screen. We’ve all become accustomed to wireless technology, so it’s only fitting that the technology would extend to a blood pressure monitor. The Omron Ten Series Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor with Bluetooth allows users of many smart phones to keep track of their blood pressure results. It is comfortable and simple to adjust, while getting accurate readings.

Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors

One convenient way to keep tabs on your blood pressure is to use a monitor strapped to your wrist. These are small units that can be more comfortable and faster than other methods. The A&D Medical Digital Wrist Monitor fits this bill perfectly. For effective tracking, it stores the last 30 blood pressure measurements automatically and even gives your average readings. Being lightweight, portable, and convenient usually means better adherence to testing by the patient. The Omron Three Series Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor makes it convenient to check your blood pressure while traveling. It is discrete and easy to use while being accurate at the same time. For those that may have diminished eyesight, the Mabis DMI HealthSmart Premium Automatic Digital Talking Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor can give audio readings in both English and Spanish. While giving the average of the last three readings, it can also provide instant comparison to the standards set by the World Health Organization. Many people may have difficulty looking at a smaller digital screen, so the ReliaMed Digital Adult Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor utilizes a large, easy-to-read screen. With automatic inflation and medical grade accuracy, it is simple and easy to use.

No matter which method you choose, checking your blood pressure regularly (especially if there is a family history) can head off more serious problems down the road. Find which one fits your lifestyle and tackle the problem head-on!!

 

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