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Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitors from Omron available in the USA

Blood pressure readings taken at home with a reliable, accurate blood pressure monitor, are often lower than those taken at a doctor’s surgery.  Readings taken away from the clinic are now seen to give a more accurate picture of your normal blood pressure.  New research published shows clear evidence that patient involvement in the monitoring of high blood pressure brings better results than those monitored solely at their surgery or clinic.

The monitors described below offer reliability, accuracy and great value for money and can be supplied with different size cuffs. 

What machines are recommended and where can I get the best price?

For a free copy of the excellent information fact sheet "Measuring your blood pressure at home" produced by the Blood Pressure Association click here

Increasingly people are measuring their own blood pressure at home, and are keen to know what machines are recommended. There is a wide range of machines available to the public. If you are considering buying a blood pressure monitor it is important that you make an informed purchase, it is worth investigating the quality, types and prices of available before you buy a machine for home use. Omron has for many years been recognized as the leading manufacturer of blood pressure monitors with six models validated by the Hypertension Society and offer quality, accuracy, versatility and value.

There are many online suppliers that beat the high street recommended selling prices by almost half price.  The prices on the following machines are checked by myself regularly - much better than out of date automatic price comparison web sites that only "check" paying advertisers online. Prices last checked January 12th 2007

Automatic Omron HEM773 Blood Pressure Monitor with Easy Wrap Cuff 

Intellisense™ technology allows personalized inflation for maximum comfort for each individual. "Easy Wrap cuff" to apply without assistance, Patented pre-formed arm cuff fits arms 9" to 17" (adult standard and adult large cuff) with built-in compartment for cuff storage

This versatile machine is perfect for consumers who wish to upgrade to a unit with the latest technology, Clinics and Assisted Living Facilities who want the convenience of using only one cuff, or Long Term Health Care Providers for ease and convenience of travel. Perfect for People who:

Have difficulty wrapping and applying an arm cuff on their own 
Prefer latest technology and features
Require an Extra Large Cuff 
Prefer the traditional arm BP monitor over wrist monitor 
Own an arm BP monitor, and are in the market to upgrade 
Want to share and track monitor readings with someone else in their family or household
Want the convenience and option of the AC Adapter - AC adapter and 4 "AA" batteries included. 

Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Easy Wrap Cuff, HEM-773AC

Omron HEM 773 Deluxe Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor Storage Case ConFit Cuff (9" to 17") half price only $69.99

Fantastic deal available for the Omron HEM 705CP automatic blood pressure monitor with printer and comfort cuff

Keep accurate records of your blood pressure readings with the Blood Pressure Monitor and Print Out. Simply wrap the cuff around your arm and press START. In seconds, your blood pressure and pulse are displayed on the large digital panel. You can then print your readings in either numerical or bar graph form for easy record keeping. Clinically proven accuracy, 28 memory recall, 5 year warranty

Printer will print out blood pressure and pulse readings in either numerical or bar graph form

Standard Adult cuff fits arms 9" to 13" in circumference

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More Blood Pressure monitors

Omron HEM 773 Deluxe Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monitor Storage Case ConFit Cuff (9" to 17") half price only $69.99

Omron has for many years been recognized as the leading manufacturer of blood pressure monitors with six models validated by the Hypertension Society and offer quality, accuracy, versatility and value.

A new device available is from RESPeRATE and available through Amazon .com

RESPeRATE is the only FDA-cleared, non-drug, medical device clinically proven to lower high blood pressure with no side effects.

RESPeRATE utilizes a patented technology to deliver certain kinds of breathing exercises. When these exercises are performed for as little as 15 minutes a day, 3-4 times a week they have been shown to significantly lower blood pressure with no side effects.

These therapeutic breathing exercises are difficult to effectively perform without the interactive, personalized coaching that RESPeRATE provides.

A device, not a drug. Doctor Recommended Has zero side effects other than relaxation 
Includes: RESPeRATE device, respiration sensor, headphones, user manual, instructional video and 4 AA batteries

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