references
American Heart Association: "How to Accurately Measure Blood Pressure at Home"
American Heart Association: "Understanding Blood Pressure Readings"
American Heart Association: "Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home"
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The best blood pressure monitors to buy are validated and include arm cuffs that fit your specific body.
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- Best Overall
- Best Bluetooth
- Best on a Budget
- Best for Travel
- Best for Larger Arms
- Best for Smaller Arms
- Best Multi-User
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- When to Call a Doctor
Before using a top-rated blood pressure monitor at home, take it to your doctor’s office. Have the doctor take your blood pressure with their equipment, and then take it with your monitor to compare results. This way, your doctor can make sure your technique is correct and that the cuff you bought is giving accurate results.
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Quick readings Comfortable and easy to use Compatible with XL and XS cuffs Includes connected app
More expensive than many other models
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Wireless Offers unlimited storage and users Comfortable cuff Highly programmable
The many bells and whistles may be overwhelming for some people
Buy it: Walmart.com; Price: $52
Lower price than many other models Comfortable cuff Easy to set up and use Portable
Limited data storage
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All-in-one, compact design Comes with a carrying case Battery-powered Easy-to-use connected app
Results may be harder to read than on some other devices Harder to position than some other cuffs
Simple setup Easy to use and read results Comfortable for larger arms
Simple setup Easy to use and read results Comfortable for smaller arms
Requires an adaptor
Stores up to four different user profiles Easy to use and read Budget-friendly for multiple household members
Requires an adaptor Does not have a connected app
Take your blood pressure at the same time every day, such as in the morning after breakfast.
American Heart Association: "How to Accurately Measure Blood Pressure at Home"
American Heart Association: "Understanding Blood Pressure Readings"
American Heart Association: "Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home"
