Blood Pressure Machine Aids Track Health
Measuring your blood pressure regularly at home is a recommended practice for many people, but especially for those who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or the risk factors for developing it. That's why it's wise to purchase a good quality blood pressure machine and learn how to use it properly.
Two types of blood pressure machines available for home use are the aneroid monitor and the digital monitor.
There are several different types of blood pressure machines on the market. To you're your blood pressure at home, you can use either an aneroid monitor or a digital monitor.
There are some disadvantages to an aneroid monitor, however. It's easier to damage this kind of blood pressure machine, so you could get inaccurate readings more often. People with handicapping conditions, such as arthritis in their hands or hearing impairments, can find it hard to inflate the cuff or to hear heart sounds through the stethoscope. People for whom this problems make the aneroid monitor too hard to use often turn to digital monitors instead.
Digital monitors can have automatic or manual cuffs. The readings it takes are shown on a small screen, such as on a digital clock or watch. Its ease of use makes this type of blood pressure machine the more popular, especially for people who have handicapping conditions that make it difficult to use an aneroid monitor. However, a digital monitor's accuracy can be affected by body movement, or by an irregular pulse. Finger/wrist types of digital monitors have shown to be the most inaccurate because they are more sensitive to body temperature and position. They are also the more expensive kind of device.
Whichever type of blood pressure machine you use, it's important to write down your blood pressure readings on a regular basis. Your doctor can then use your records to decide on the proper course of treatment for your high blood pressure.
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