Upper Arm Digital Blood Pressure Monitor: Things You May Want to Know

As one of the commonly used medical devices for measuring human blood pressure, the sphygmomanometer has entered the homes of more and more consumers due to its lightweight appearance, easy portability, simple operation, and clear display, and has become a common instrument for home health care of consumers. Faced with a wide variety of electronic blood pressure monitor products on the market, how should consumers choose and buy?

【 Insight 】 The market size of electronic blood pressure monitors in China is gradually expanding, and it is expected to achieve domestic substitution in the future

                                                             Expert's Guide: How to Accurately Use an Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor In recent years, with the popularization of electronic blood pressure monitors, home self-monitoring of blood pressure has become increasingly important. Self testing blood pressure is convenient, feasible, and inexpensive. Patients can measure their blood pressure at any time, timely understand their own blood pressure situation, improve treatment compliance, and avoid high blood pressure measurement values caused by mental stress. Although electronic blood pressure monitors have many benefits, it is inevitable to encounter many problems during use. We have collected some frequently asked questions and provided readers with answers. Is electronic blood pressure monitors affected by seasons? Using an electronic blood pressure monitor, when measured in summer, blood pressure is normal, but when measured in winter, blood pressure is higher. Will the accuracy of an electronic blood pressure monitor be affected by temperature? Answer: It's not that electronic blood pressure monitors are influenced by seasons, but rather that human blood pressure is influenced by seasons. Blood pressure will slightly decrease in summer and significantly increase in winter, especially for the elderly. American scholars have found that systolic and diastolic blood pressure in winter are 12 millimeters and 5.5 millimeters of mercury higher than in summer, respectively. Therefore, when the weather cools down and the temperature drops, blood pressure measurements should be combined and the type or dosage of antihypertensive drugs should be appropriately increased under the guidance of a doctor. Does the height of the cuffs affect the measurement results? The electronic blood pressure monitor product description states: The cuff is placed at the heart level for measurement. Why do electronic blood pressure monitors require strict measurement positions? Answer: The height of the cuff should be at the same level as the heart. If the cuff position is too high, the measured blood pressure value will be lower; If the cuff position is too low, the measured blood pressure value will be higher. In addition, when measuring blood pressure, it is best for the subject to sit in a sitting position, lean their back against the back of the chair, expose their left upper arm, and wrap a cuff around it for measurement. What should I do if the blood pressure measured by myself is inconsistent with that measured by the hospital? When using an electronic blood pressure monitor at home, the systolic blood pressure is only 135 millimeters of mercury, but when going to the hospital for a physical examination, the blood pressure is 140 millimeters of mercury. Is the electronic blood pressure monitor inaccurate? Does this situation really count as hypertension? Answer: In the 2010 Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension, it was pointed out that using an upper arm fully automatic or semi-automatic electronic blood pressure monitor that meets relevant standards, the self measured blood pressure at home is 135/85 mmHg, which is equivalent to clinic blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg. Therefore, having blood pressure measured multiple times at home at 135 millimeters of mercury is also considered high blood pressure. Why is it recommended to take the average value for electronic blood pressure monitors? Answer: The blood pressure of a normal person reaches its peak from 8-10 am and 4-6 pm, and decreases by more than 10% at night compared to during the day. So, the blood pressure at a certain moment cannot represent the overall blood pressure level. It is recommended to take the average of multiple measurements as a reference value for blood pressure levels. Alternatively, choose an electronic blood pressure monitor with memory function to overcome the errors caused by the aforementioned issues. Some arm style blood pressure monitors have multiple memory functions, making it easy to calculate the average value. At the same time as recording blood pressure values, the measurement date, time, location, and activity should also be recorded for reference by oneself and the doctor.

Expert guidance on how to use electronic blood pressure monitors accurately In recent years, with the popularization of electronic blood pressure monitors, home self-monitoring of blood pressure has become increasingly important. Self testing blood pressure is convenient, feasible, and inexpensive. Patients can measure their blood pressure at any time, timely understand their own blood pressure situation, improve treatment compliance, and avoid high blood pressure measurement values caused by mental stress. Although electronic blood pressure monitors have many benefits, it is inevitable to encounter many problems during use. We have collected some frequently asked questions and provided readers with answers. 1.Is electronic blood pressure monitors affected by seasons? Using an electronic blood pressure monitor, when measured in summer, blood pressure is normal, but when measured in winter, blood pressure is higher. Will the accuracy of an electronic blood pressure monitor be affected by temperature? Answer: It's not that electronic blood pressure monitors are influenced by seasons, but rather that human blood pressure is influenced by seasons. Blood pressure will slightly decrease in summer and significantly increase in winter, especially for the elderly. American scholars have found that systolic and diastolic blood pressure in winter are 12 millimeters and 5.5 millimeters of mercury higher than in summer, respectively. Therefore, when the weather cools down and the temperature drops, blood pressure measurements should be combined and the type or dosage of antihypertensive drugs should be appropriately increased under the guidance of a doctor. 2.Does the height of the cuffs affect the measurement results? The electronic blood pressure monitor product description states: The cuff is placed at the heart level for measurement. Why do electronic blood pressure monitors require strict measurement positions? Answer: The height of the cuff should be at the same level as the heart. If the cuff position is too high, the measured blood pressure value will be lower; If the cuff position is too low, the measured blood pressure value will be higher. In addition, when measuring blood pressure, it is best for the subject to sit in a sitting position, lean their back against the back of the chair, expose their left upper arm, and wrap a cuff around it for measurement. 3.What should I do if the blood pressure measured by myself is inconsistent with that measured by the hospital? When using an electronic blood pressure monitor at home, the systolic blood pressure is only 135 millimeters of mercury, but when going to the hospital for a physical examination, the blood pressure is 140 millimeters of mercury. Is the electronic blood pressure monitor inaccurate? Does this situation really count as hypertension? Answer: In the 2010 Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension, it was pointed out that using an upper arm fully automatic or semi-automatic electronic blood pressure monitor that meets relevant standards, the self measured blood pressure at home is 135/85 mmHg, which is equivalent to clinic blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg. Therefore, having blood pressure measured multiple times at home at 135 millimeters of mercury is also considered high blood pressure. 4.Why is it recommended to take the average value for electronic blood pressure monitors? Answer: The blood pressure of a normal person reaches its peak from 8-10 am and 4-6 pm, and decreases by more than 10% at night compared to during the day. So, the blood pressure at a certain moment cannot represent the overall blood pressure level. It is recommended to take the average of multiple measurements as a reference value for blood pressure levels. Alternatively, choose an electronic blood pressure monitor with memory function to overcome the errors caused by the aforementioned issues. Some arm style blood pressure monitors have multiple memory functions, making it easy to calculate the average value. At the same time as recording blood pressure values, the measurement date, time, location, and activity should also be recorded for reference by oneself and the doctor.

An electronic blood pressure monitor is a medical device that uses electronic technology to measure human blood pressure values. Compared to traditional water column blood pressure monitors, electronic blood pressure monitors have the characteristics of being more convenient, accurate, and fast. In the context of an increasing number of patients with hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, electronic blood pressure monitors have become essential health equipment for many households.   Electronic blood pressure monitors typically consist of a cuff and a display screen, which are attached to a person's arm. Through pressure sensors and microprocessors, they can measure data such as systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse in the human body. These data will be displayed on the display screen to help people better understand their blood pressure situation.   Electronic blood pressure monitors have many advantages. Firstly, their measurement speed is fast, and accurate measurement results can be obtained in just a few seconds without waiting too long. Secondly, the measurement results of electronic blood pressure monitors are accurate and reliable, with a very small error range, which is more accurate than traditional water column blood pressure monitors. In addition, electronic blood pressure monitors also have portability, small size, light weight, and can be used anytime, anywhere, which is very convenient.   At the same time, the use of electronic blood pressure monitors is also very simple, just tie the cuff on the arm and press the button to measure. However, traditional water column blood pressure monitors require more manual operation and are more cumbersome to use.   Of course, electronic blood pressure monitors also have drawbacks. Firstly, they require a battery or charging to function. If the battery is used up or not fully charged, measurements cannot be taken. Secondly, the price of electronic blood pressure monitors is relatively high, which may be difficult for some economically disadvantaged groups.   In summary, electronic blood pressure monitors are a very practical medical device that can help people better control their blood pressure and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. For patients with hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, electronic blood pressure monitors are an essential health device.