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

[scubascuba3]

21 hours ago, jippytum said:

I bought a machine on Lazada for 300baht two years ago. Use it daily and had it checked for accuracy at local hospital. 

Yes my cheap Lazada one is very good also, thousands of reviews agree

[shdmn]

23 hours ago, Lacessit said:

The problem for me is white coat syndrome. My systole goes up by 40 mm Hg any time I am near a clinic, doctor or hospital.

 

I have proved this several times to doctors, by taking my home monitor along with me to consultations.

I have the exact same problem. The doctor said it's pretty common. He suggested I check my blood pressure over several days at public kiosks or at home and average the readings. Since those readings were normal, he doesn't see a reason to be concerned about the higher readings in his office.

 

Just FYI, I checked my blood pressure at two different hospitals in Pattaya yesterday. It was significantly lower than it has been recently, both at home and in the doctor's office. That was a pleasant surprise! I feel more relaxed here too, so Thailand seems to be good for my blood pressure.👍

Edited 2 hours ago by shdmn

[shdmn]

11 hours ago, mikecha said:

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

I did sit down at the nurses station at Pattaya Memorial and do a test.  I think those machines are there because it's a part of their check in routine for new patients.  Since nobody was waiting they didn't seem to mind me sitting down and testing.   Only downside was that I felt a bit rushed to do the test, which can affect the results.  Instructions at the kiosks say you should sit for at least a minute before doing the test.

 

I hope you're kidding about the 100baht.  No money was expected or given.  If I tried to do that I would have probably looked like some dumb farang sex tourist who thinks he needs to pay women for everything in Pattaya.  It might have even been a loss of face for them.

Edited 2 hours ago by shdmn

[shdmn]

20 hours ago, Martin Brit said:

Every Monday morning under the flyover at the bottom of Thrappaya Road. In the shade there is a team of ladies who do Weight, Height, Blood Pressure & Waist Measurement. It's free.  Take your passport. The flyover is the one that goes over to Bali Hai Pier & has Basket/football/skateboard courts under it on the Bali Hai side.  The ladies are under there on the otherside of Thrappaya Road opposite the car wash.

I go by there quite often.  Will keep an eye our for that.

Edited 2 hours ago by shdmn

[shdmn]

15 hours ago, Sheryl said:

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

The hospital ones were much larger and, presumably, higher quality than the battery operated home units.  They all had a sling type holder for your arm, to ensure it's in the correct position, and instructions in English saying to keep your palm facing upwards.   I tried 3 different machines at two different hospitals, made by two different manufacturers, and all readings were similar, so imo they were accurate.

Edited 2 hours ago by shdmn

[gk10012001]

On 11/5/2024 at 1:01 AM, pattayasan said:

Boots, Central Festival Mall, upstairs shop on 4th floor.

Thanks.  I would be interested in using that and keeping an eye on things when I head to Pattaya.  I use the ones here in some CVS pharmacies here in the USA.  I think I used one at a walmart pharmacy area also

[shdmn]

19 hours 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 do have one, I just didn't bring it with me and don't want to buy another one.

[shdmn]

On 11/4/2024 at 11:01 PM, pattayasan said:

 

Boots, Central Festival Mall, upstairs shop on 4th floor.

I did go there and they did have a machine they let me use.  It was just a home battery-operated one they pulled out of a drawer and no dedicated area for using it.  The setup in the hospital with more full blown units complete with arm rest in dedicated areas appears to be a better option imo.

Edited 2 hours ago by shdmn

[pattayasan]

55 minutes ago, shdmn said:

I did go there and they did have a machine they let me use.  It was just a home battery-operated one they pulled out of a drawer and no dedicated area for using it.  The setup in the hospital with more full blown units complete with arm rest in dedicated areas appears to be a better option imo.

 

It was identical to the ones they sell and wasn't the base model of the most popular brand. I used it over a couple of years on and off and found it to be within the ball park since I had usually walked there. The machine is on the counter next to the cash register so easy to put your arm at heart height while sitting in the plastic chair provided.