Keep Track Of Health With Blood Pressure Machine
If you have high blood pressure, it's a good idea to take your pressure at home regularly. To do so, you'll need a blood pressure machine that you can use properly at home.
Two types of blood pressure machines available for home use are the aneroid monitor and the digital monitor.
The two kinds of blood pressure machines made for home use are known as a digital monitor and an aneroid monitor.
Digital monitors are popular because they're easier to use than aneroid monitors. In addition to a cuff that inflates automatically, older people especially find the monitor's digital read-out to be easier to see, like the screen on a digital clock. For all their ease of use, however, digital monitors can be less accurate than the aneroid type of blood pressure machine. This type of monitor, especially the most popular finger/wrist versions, are more likely to give an inaccurate reading because of an irregular heartbeat, body temperature or body movement.
Aneroid monitors, on the other hand, require more skill to use, but are more likely to give accurate readings. Many models have built-in stethoscopes to monitor the heart sounds that tell you where to mark the upper and lower levels of blood pressure. The aneroid version has a dial gauge rather than a digital read-out. It's typically inflated by squeezing a rubber bulb. Any of these factors can make it more difficult for a patient to use an aneroid monitor at home. They're also prone to damage easily, which can affect the accuracy of the reading.
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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