Why Use An Omron Blood Pressure Monitor?

Omron is the world's leading manufacturer of blood pressure monitors for home use. By developing state-of-the-art products that match the highest criteria in blood pressure monitoring technology, Omron offers long-lasting quality and accuracy. Typically Omron monitors are clinically validated, assuring you the most reliable readings. By taking steps to monitor and manage your own blood pressure, you can vastly improve the chances of greater long-term health and be able to provide your doctor with valuable information.

What Should You Consider When Choosing Your Blood Pressure Monitor?

• Upper Arm or Wrist Monitor?

  Both types give accurate and reliable results. Upper arm monitors are used in a more traditional way and are ideal for home use whilst wrist monitors are smaller and can be more practical as the wrist is easier to expose than the upper arm.
  
  

• What Is IntelliSense™?

  An Omron blood pressure monitor marked with the IntelliSense™ logo has the latest advanced technology integrated. The IntelliSense™ monitor inflates the cuff to the ideal level with each use. No adjustments are required by the user to select an inflation level. This is especially convenient for users with abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension) because their blood pressure is likely to fluctuate. It provides personal inflation for maximum comfort.
  
  

• Choosing The Right Sized Cuff?

  The correct cuff size should be used for an accurate measurement. The length of the cuff's bladder should encircle at least 80% of the arm. If the bladder is too short the blood pressure will be overestimated, since the pressure is not fully transmitted from the artery. A bladder which is too narrow or too large may cause inaccurate measurements.
  
  

Recommended Cuff Sizes for Mid-Arm Circumference

Mid-Arm Circumference 

Cuff Type 

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• Do You Need A Memory Feature?

  Omron blood pressure monitors come with a memory feature so that you can check your recent readings. These can range from 42 to 90 readings, depending on the monitor, allowing you to keep a digital record of your results. The latest models can also record the time and date of each reading.
  
  

• What Can The Irregular Heartbeat Function Tell Me?

  If an irregular heartbeat rhythm is detected more than twice during measurement, the irregular heartbeat icon appears when the measurements are displayed. If the icon is displayed frequently, please make your doctor aware of it.
  
  

• What Is 3 Value Average?

  It is recommended by the British Hypertension Society (BHS) that you take 3 readings at each sitting to get an accurate measurement. This feature works out your average blood pressure reading at the touch of a button.
  
  

• Are Large, Easy To Read Displays Available?

  Whilst staying at the forefront of measurement technology, Omron has continued to maintain the ease-of-use associated with home monitoring equipment. This is why some of their latest models have the largest displays on the market with all the relevant readings shown clearly.
  
  

• Why Should A Monitor Be Clinically Validated?

  Most Omron blood pressure monitors are clinically validated (tested) by independent doctors according to predetermined protocol. This means you are medically assured of the accuracy of the measurements from a blood pressure monitor with this validation. Omron is the preferred choice of healthcare professionals.