Wednesday, October 17, 2007

How To Choose Home Blood Pressure Monitor

There are many varieties and types of home blood pressure monitors (HBPM). Purchasing a blood pressure monitor is a great way to keep track of your blood pressure; however, choosing one can be confusing. The choice is personal and usually based on::Accuracy, Ease of use, Cost, Type of cuff, Memory and printing options. It is important to choose one you are comfortable with. This article will give you some tips and information to choose best BP monitor for you.
Home blood pressure monitors are basically of 3 types, Mercury column, aneroid and Digital Blood pressure monitors.
Mercury HBPMs:
Seen in Doctor's Office. They are the most accurate, yet most difficult to use. They use a stethoscope to detect the sounds in the arteries.
Aneroid HPBMs-
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