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Wrist blood pressure monitor
A compact monitor worn on the wrist. Easy to carry, but readings depend on holding the wrist at heart level.
Good forTravel and people who cannot wear an arm cuff
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What it is, and who it helps
A wrist blood pressure monitor wraps a small cuff around the wrist instead of the upper arm. It is lighter and easier to carry than an arm monitor, and it is simple to put on for people who cannot manage a larger cuff.
The wrist is more sensitive to position than the arm, so readings are less reliable if the wrist is not held at heart level. For this reason many doctors prefer upper-arm monitors, and use a wrist one for travel or when an arm cuff is not possible.
How to choose
- Choose a model with a position sensor or guide that tells you when the wrist is at the right height.
- Check the wrist size range, and that the display is large and easy to read.
- Look for memory for several readings and a good warranty.
- Ask your doctor whether a wrist monitor is acceptable for your parent's condition.
Using it safely
- Sit quietly for five minutes, rest the elbow on a table and hold the wrist at the level of the heart.
- Compare its readings with an arm monitor or the doctor's clinic once, to see if they agree.
- Do not adjust medicines because of a home reading, and call the doctor for very high readings with symptoms.
Before you buy
Is a wrist monitor as accurate as an arm monitor?
It can be accurate if used correctly, but it is more easily thrown off by position. An upper-arm monitor is usually the first choice.
Can it be used for people with irregular heartbeat?
Some models flag an irregular heartbeat, but ask your doctor, because accuracy can be affected.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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