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What exactly is blood pressure in the first place? And how can you know if your blood pressure is either high OR low?...

Q: Blood pressure monitor (F)

asked by: walterclark on June 24th, 2009

New User

My husband suffers from high blood pressure, but refuses to see a doctor. I've purchased a home blood pressure monitor
that tracks results for up to three weeks. While I think the home monitor is a great guide, I'm not sure I trust its accuracy. Does anyone know if home blook pressure monitoring kits are considered accurate, and are there any operation tips you can suggest to improve accuracy? Thanks!

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JavaMissus

replied on June 24th, 2009

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They work out great...However, go to your doctor's office and have it tested...They will take your blood pressure with your kit and their office equipment...This way you will be able to find out it's accuracy...

Caroline

sjkoepke1

replied on June 24th, 2009

New User

if it is one that you buy at walmart they are just as accurate. make sure you put it on like the instructions say and tell him not to move while you are using it. I am a cna and I use one of the ones from walmart at work because I am too lazy to take a bp manually. They do work though. good luck

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