Where to get a blood pressure test in Pattaya

[The Fugitive]

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I had mine checked at the dentist before getting a filling the other day. Been going to the same dentist for over 20 years, never had a BP test before. 

 

105/79 😂

Never had my blood pressure checked in U.K. when going to the dentist, however they did ask if there had been any changes to my health since last visit? Since living in Thailand dental nurse has taken BP and pulse at each visit. Dentist also asks if everything was OK at my last annual medical? I answer 'yes' although I haven't ever had one.

[thesetat2013]

18 hours ago, Sheryl said:

The problem is that these machines are oftn uncalibrated and inaccurate.  

I know this is redundant... But where or when have you ever seen or heard of a Thai making calibrations on something important until it malfunctions?

[RocketDog]

I understand that you said you didn't want to buy one in the op. But seriously, you should reconsider. I bought one of these 8 months ago and I've never changed the batteries yet. It's accurate and convenient and stores readings. It will cost you less than the transportation you pay for to get to the hospital to use the free one.

[thesetat2013]

2 minutes ago, RocketDog said:

I understand that you said you didn't want to buy one in the op. But seriously, you should reconsider. I bought one of these 8 months ago and I've never changed the batteries yet. It's accurate and convenient and stores readings. It will cost you less than the transportation you pay for to get to the hospital to use the free one.

for that matter, he could buy a smart watch that monitors BP and heart rate constantly and warns others if you are in dire straits. 

[thesetat2013]

4 minutes ago, RocketDog said:

I understand that you said you didn't want to buy one in the op. But seriously, you should reconsider. I bought one of these 8 months ago and I've never changed the batteries yet. It's accurate and convenient and stores readings. It will cost you less than the transportation you pay for to get to the hospital to use the free one.

i have the same at home... 

[RocketDog]

3 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

for that matter, he could buy a smart watch that monitors BP and heart rate constantly and warns others if you are in dire straits. 

I've looked at those devices and don't consider them accurate or very useful at all actually. And it's not true that anything is better than nothing. Inaccurate blood pressure readings are often taken even in hospital and Clinic settings because they don't understand the correct posture and fitting of the cuff. To think you can get accurate readings from a watch on your wrist is just not reasonable.

If the OP is interested in his blood pressure at all he should take the time to get the right equipment and learn how to use it. After all it's his life and health that he's dealing with.

 

As an Electronic Engineer I worked for GE Medical and saw every type and kind of machine. The one I bought from Lazada works perfectly with the same principles that are generally accepted throughout the medical world.

[scorecard]

22 hours ago, Sheryl said:

The problem is that these machines are oftn uncalibrated and inaccurate.  

Dr. Sheryl, please correct me if I am wrong but my understanding it that it's important for the arm / hand to be in the correct position / slope to get an accurate reading. Thanks.

[Sheryl]

12 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Dr. Sheryl, please correct me if I am wrong but my understanding it that it's important for the arm / hand to be in the correct position / slope to get an accurate reading. Thanks.

Arm should be level with the  heart. That is not usually an issue with the hospital  machines but calibration often is. 

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Arm should be level with the  heart. That is not usually an issue with the hospital  machines but calibration often is. 

Thank you. I was thinking more about people doing the test themselves and possibly unaware that the "Arm should be level with the  heart'.

[mikecha]

On 11/5/2024 at 5:58 AM, shdmn said:

Back in Canada, there are public blood pressure checkers all over the place.  I can't find anything like that anywhere in Pattaya.  Anyone know of a way to get my blood pressure checked that does not involve buying a tester or paying to see a doctor?  I think there used to be kiosks around that did that at one time, but so far I have not been able to find anything like that.

go any hospital ask for pressure test  don't forget give the nurse 100 baht for lunch 

[CallumWK]

19 minutes ago, mikecha said:

go any hospital ask for pressure test  don't forget give the nurse 100 baht for lunch 

 

Why would he need to do that?

At the public hospitals the blood pressure machines are standing outside, and everyone can use them at their own convenience