There are many varieties and types of home blood pressure monitors (HBPM). Purchasing a blood pressure monitor is a great way to keep track of your blood pressure; however, choosing one can be confusing. The choice is personal and usually based on::Accuracy, Ease of use, Cost, Type of cuff, Memory and printing options. It is important to choose one you are comfortable with. This article will give you some tips and information to choose best BP monitor for you.
Home blood pressure monitors are basically of 3 types, Mercury column, aneroid and Digital Blood pressure monitors.
Mercury HBPMs:
Seen in Doctor’s Office. They are the most accurate, yet most difficult to use. They use a stethoscope to detect the sounds in the arteries.
Aneroid HPBMs-
are the second most reliable. Aneroid monitors range in price from about $20 to $30. These also require using a stethoscope which is included in this particular model. They are lightweight, portable, and affordable. Experts from the American Society of Hypertension recommend this type and say that these are the most inexpensive monitors and little can go wrong with them. Aneroid models can be...