Which Blood Pressure Monitor To Buy?

[giddyup]

I know Omron is one of the better brands, but which model? I already have a wrist style BP monitor (cheap brand) and I'm not confident in it's accuracy, so need an arm cuff style, but probably  only something basic.

[doctormann]

Omron are certainly OK.  I've had their HEM7200 model for several years and apart from changing the batteries once it's needed no attention.  Comes with a mains adapter anyway.

 

Does the usual functions - Systolic, Diastolic, Pulse and also detects irregular heartbeat and movement while in operation.  Has a memory function and will even take the average of the last three readings, which is useful.  The recommendation is to take three readings over a ten minute period and take the average.

 

I can't remember what I paid for it but it didn't seem excessive at the time.

 

Widely available from places like Boots or Fascino.

 

 

[giddyup]

44 minutes ago, doctormann said:

Omron are certainly OK.  I've had their HEM7200 model for several years and apart from changing the batteries once it's needed no attention.  Comes with a mains adapter anyway.

 

Does the usual functions - Systolic, Diastolic, Pulse and also detects irregular heartbeat and movement while in operation.  Has a memory function and will even take the average of the last three readings, which is useful.  The recommendation is to take three readings over a ten minute period and take the average.

 

I can't remember what I paid for it but it didn't seem excessive at the time.

 

Widely available from places like Boots or Fascino.

 

 

Lazada has the HEM7130 model for around 1800 baht, I think that's probably good enough for what I need.

[doctormann]

4 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Lazada has the HEM7130 model for around 1800 baht, I think that's probably good enough for what I need.

Should be fine I think.  Omron have quite a range of BP monitors - differ in detail but all basically do the same major functions.

 

[giddyup]

Just now, doctormann said:

Should be fine I think.  Omron have quite a range of BP monitors - differ in detail but all basically do the same major functions.

 

The HEM7130 has a mains charger as well, so no need to use batteries all the time.

[cliffspab]

I bought a HEM8712 from Boots and it works fine.  The batteries last ages (there was no mains adapter in the box but it will work with one)

[evadgib]

Mine too came from Boots & has an enormous cuff. 

[al007]

The arm cuffs vary in size check it fits before buying

[giddyup]

Just now, al007 said:

The arm cuffs vary in size check it fits before buying

Received the Omron yesterday, cuff fits well.