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Omron HEM-790IT Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Omron Health Management...
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Omron HEM-790IT Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Omron Health Management...
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by Omron
Sales Rank: 236
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List Price: $89.99
$73.88
At Amazon
on 1-19-2011.
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Features
Cleared by the FDA to detect morning hypertension
Comfit cuff is pre-formed for a quick and proper fit for both medium and large sized arms fits arms 9" to 17"
Automatically displays the average of the last 3 readings taken within 10 minutes of each other
Simple, silent, 1-touch automatic operation
Helps ensure accurate and comfortable readings, predicts increased risk of stroke and detects irregular heartbeat
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
Outstanding quality, consistency and accuracy! At the end of the day that is all you can ask from a blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer). A few things to bear in mind: In consecutive readings done at the same time, you will see a trend from higher to lower blood pressure as you "learn" to lower your own pressure. Also, your blood pressure at home will be lower than that you obtain at your doctor's office until you learn to overcome the anxiety normally associated with the doctor's office. This is normal and is one of the main reasons to obtain a home blood pressure monitor. Also, your pressure will fluctuate from day to day and even during a blood pressure monitoring session.
Let me give you an example: My heart rate is anywhere from 52 to 58. As the blood pressure cuff deflates your systolic pressure is the first pulse that the unit detects. The cuff pressure deflates 5-10 mm between each heart beat. So, depending on the timing of your pulse, your pressure reading will fluctuate approximately 5-10 mm systolic and diastolic. When your pressure is taken manually the operator can regulate the rate of deflation of the cuff so as to reduce the measurement error. So don't automatically assume that the gauge is not giving accurate readings! Trust me, it is.
This monitor has been extensively tested against measurements obtained at the doctor's office and has been determined to be as accurate a method of determining blood pressure as you would obtain at the doctor's office - actually, more accurate since the anxiety factor is eliminated.
For some reason, when I purchased this item, it was cheaper than the Omron HEM-780, so purchasing it was a no brainer! I saved $5. Is it worth a little more than the HEM-780? It does have a few more bells and whistles including the software. But it is essentially the same unit. If you think you'd use the software which is kind of slick then by all means get this unit rather than the 780. Personally, I would definitely pay MORE, now that I have it and have used it, for this unit. The software if very helpful in keeping your BP records. Otherwise, the units are nearly identical in producing consistent accurate results.
So if you are looking for the best home blood monitor device on the market look no further. Just realize that there are minor variances in the readings attributable to fluctuations in your blood pressure and slight measurement error. I would also recommend the unit with the software - this can come in very handy in tracking your BP and its fluctuations. It also can provide you with a printed record of your readings for your doctor.
I heartily endorse this product.
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Omron HEM-790IT Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Omron Health Management...
List Price: $89.99
Available from Amazon
Price: $73.88
Updated on 1-19-2011.
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