When you’ve finally decided to get a home blood pressure monitoring machine, it is only wise to know what to look out for. Here are some of the factors to consider before purchasing the device:

1. Upper arm, wrist OR finger BP machine?

The first thing you want to know is which of the three types will work for you. While the wrist and finger blood pressure machines are more portable and convenient to have around, the medical community only recommends these types to those with certain disabilities that would render it impossible to take upper arm readings or those with extra large arms that would not fit in any cuff. The upper arm blood pressure machine is generally considered the most reliable of the three.

2. Digital or manual?

Digital blood pressure machines are fully automatic devices that test with just a press of a button. The manual machines are older versions that utilize a stethoscope. With the latter, you will need to pump the bulb to inflate the cuff and get your readings. Digital machines are generally easier to use.

3. Size of the cuff

When getting the upper arm blood pressure machine, it is important to get the circumference of your arms right. A cuff that does not fit well will give inaccurate readings. Ask about the cuff size of the blood pressure machine you are getting. A standard size cuff typically ranges between 22 – 32cm. If having larger arms, you could get a machine with a wide cuff or get an extra large cuff separately and fit it to your machine.

4. Features of the machine

A basic blood pressure machine will typically give the systolic, diastolic and pulse readings. You can look out for more features such as memory capacity, multiple user function, a built-in irregular heartbeat detector, Bluetooth connectivity, large-display and portability. Keep in mind that advanced features will more often than not translate to higher costs.

5. Accuracy of the device

A machine can fit all your needs but still fail when it comes to accuracy. Ensure that you get a clinically validated blood pressure machine to get the most out of it. Every once in a year, check in with your doctor to calibrate the machine.

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