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25.8.2014

Blood pressure measuring devices are not the thing that most people or families have to worry about, which is a relief. I myself do have normal blood pressure but as I am not alone we do have one family member that does have high blood pressure and has to take medication. Although the pressure is taken at our local GP’s at regular intervals it is handy to have something like this in the house, especially if you are worried about someone. If this is the first time you have ever used such a device then please read the instruction leaflet carefully and use the same arm (preferably the left as the cuff fits better with regards to the hose on that arm), and don’t take your reading after exercising,eating, smoking, etc.What you get in the box is the device, the cuff and hose, batteries, a zip up case to put everything in, and a number of leaflets. With regards to the leaflets, one has a chart so that you can keep a visual record of your readings, but the others, and there are a bundle of them, are the operating instructions. I opened the box saw all these leaflets and thought surely I don’t have to read and digest all the information here, but I was relieved to see that they were all the same, but in different languages, so you can throw most of these away. The batteries are inside the bag with the cuff, so don’t worry and think that they have been forgotten, as I did. This takes four AA/R6 batteries, but although I haven’t looked on this site the manufacturer does do an A/C mains adaptor for this. This comes with a medium arm cuff but this may be a bit too small for some, especially if you have rather large arms due to muscle or fat, and so you may have to order a large cuff, which once again the manufacturer does make, and in this case I do know that you can buy one on this site.This device has been clinically validated and I believe has been validated for home use by the British Hypertension Society, so this isn’t something cheap and tacky that is going to fall to bits in a couple of months, this is a quality device. Although I am not a doctor or qualified professional I do know what normal and abnormal readings are, but alas I would have thought that some kind of chart would have been included here to give people an idea, which there is not. Don’t despair though, as you can quickly and easily download one to your computer from numerous sites, although the Blood Pressure UK one has a nice colourful chart that is easy and quick to use. As I don’t have a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer I cannot check how accurate this device is but we were getting readings at about what we were expecting, so this must be pretty accurate.Please remember to follow the instructions and take two readings just to make sure this is working properly. The actual use of this is easy for most people to do themselves, and doing up the cuff is a doddle. I do believe that at least one person has even uploaded a video to youtube to show how to use this. Also if there are any mistakes this device does throw up error messages as well as indicates if the batteries are getting low, all of which is explained in the booklet that comes with this. In all this seems to be a pretty reliable and durable basic monitor that should hopefully give you years of use.
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14.9.2014

I have a history of high blood pressure in my family, but probably rather unwisely, I have never been that concerned with taking my own blood pressure. I am therefore grateful to receive the opportunity to review this blood pressure monitor as it will prompt me to keep an eye on my own blood pressure.Omron are probably the best known name (at least to me) in the field of blood pressure monitors and other medical equipment and given their experience, all of their equipment should be of outstanding quality. I'm therefore pleased to be able to say that this device does not disappoint.The monitor itself may seem a little on the large side, but as this does not need to be strapped to your arm,this shouldn't really be an issue. Plus, it allows for a larger screen to be fitted and accordingly, larger text on the display, which can only be a positive.The monitor also incorporates only one button (start/stop), which at first glance may seem confusing, especially when you consider the number of functions. A single press will start the blood pressure test, another press will turn it off, holding for 5 seconds will view the results of the previous 5 tests and a 15 second press will clear the memory. I think the memory function is especially useful as it allows you to view a short term trend in your blood pressure. Obviously, this is only really useful if the monitor is only used on a single person, as different people could have very different blood pressures.The cuff is easy to fit to the arm and to the monitor itself, although one criticism I would have is that they only include small cuff (22-32cm) with this monitor (I'm a bit of a fatty so didn't really fit me all that well!). I suppose given the price point, this can't really be argued with, however I would think that anyone who is over the accepted body weight, or has a significant amount of arm muscle, would not find this cuff acceptable.A larger cuff (32-42cm) is available, however I don't know why a universal version (22-42cm) wasn't included in this set, given that it has been in the majority of the other models.There is also very little information as to what constitutes a safe blood pressure and any information that has been included is very confusing. However, this is all freely available online, so this is probably the best place to start when trying to determine what the various numbers mean. Of course, it is important to understand that if you are in any doubt, you should consult a GP.If it wasn't for the very small cuff, it would have got 5 stars from me, but if you have thin enough upper arms, then I would have no hesitation in recommending this blood pressure monitor.
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8.9.2014

Omron produce a variety of medical equipment which is used in the NHS - everything from thermometers to nebulisers. This being the case you would expect equipment from Omron to be of an excellent standard, and this is the case with this home blood pressure machine.Inside the box you get: the machine, the cuff and a brief instruction leaflet.This has an upper arm cuff like the ones used by the doctors and hospitals. It is a "medium" sized cuff for an arm diameter of 22 to 32 cm (9 to 13 inches). A larger cuff is available to purchase.The machine requires 4 AA batteries (not supplied), though these will last for approximately 300 readings.There are 3 readings: systolic (top), diastolic (middle)and pulse (bottom). Blood pressure is measured as systolic over diastolic. Systolic is the pressure of the blood as it is pumped away from the heart and diastolic is the pressure of the blood between beats. The higher the blood pressure the harder the heart has to work to pump the blood round the body.There is little guidance given as to what defines high blood pressure. The leaflet suggest 135 (systolic) and above 85 (diastolic), whereas the NHS website defines it as above 140 (systolic) and 90 (diastolic).A high pulse rate (tachycardia) occurs when the body is resting and the heart still beats as if it were during exercise. The normal resting rate for a woman is given as between 72-80 beats per minute (it is higher during pregnancy). The rate for a man is given as 68-75 bpm.The machine will store a number of back readings so that you can look to see if there is any alteration (increase or decrease) in the readings.This machine should be used as guidance only and you should never try to medicate yourself. Should you have any concerns please see your doctor, though don't be surprised if (s)he scoffs and makes comments about hypochondria.Please remember when using this that you should not take your pulse/bp immediately after exercise, you should sit quietly for several minutes before trying, and if you want to take it again you should wait approximately 5-10 minutes before pressing the go button.I will say one last thing. During my visits to the hospital and to the GP my blood pressure has been taken a lot and the readings from the trained health professionals and the readings have ranged from mid-normal to very high - and they are supposed to be trained professionals - so if you get some readings that seem a little too high don't panic - just remember that even the professionals can't get it right all the time.
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30.8.2014

All doctors will tell you that it’s very important to take, or have taken, one’s blood pressure. I would go a little further than this, and say to a patient, that if there were only one thing I could do to protect them, it would be to take their BP. I would even go so far as to say ( in my more rambling moments ) that taking people’s BP is more cost efficient and more effective at saving lives that a 1000 miles of crash barrier or a million street lights and so on.Enter this wonderful machine from Omron. They have a bit of a niche within the field of medical electronics and of course more and more we are turning away from older mechanical devices like Mercury columns, which I still miss,to more digital offerings; a field in which Omron excel. I see that our 6 ambulatory monitors, that we use at work, where people wear the BP device for 24 hrs, are made by Omron.Though this is a basic device and has few bells and whistles, this tends to enhance its appeal not damage it. Also, its price point puts it within nearly everyone’s reach and one of my favourite sayings (no, I am not going to talk about what’s on the tin!) – it just gets on with it. I went head to head with my Accoson Greenlight, which I regard as the best BP machine on the market and will outpace ( in my view) these fancy ones hospitals use costing thousands. It compares very well for the majority of patients.So, on testing it on a wide variety of patients the results are excellent and delivered quickly in a fuss-free manner. Absolutely vital, which the cuff and literature makes clear is that the cuff is positioned properly and also that it fits. If you have a chubby arm – then it wont fit properly and the reading will be inaccurate – same if you have a thin arm and also probably if you have an irregular pulse – so if in doubt see your GP or if you have a chubby arm or a thin one - get a properly sized cuff. Also make sure that you or your patient is positioned properly which the literature also alludes to. The cuff feels a little insubstantial, but for personal use at home it will be more than sufficient. It comes with a nice little carry bag and also 4 high quality batteries, which won’t leak if you leave it for a few months in a cupboard somewhere: only that would be a shame to do this: for, this really is a BP machine for the masses and it’s a lot cheaper than a mile or two of crash barrier, any day of the week. Recommended. Many thanks.
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2.9.2014

Very good basic device with only a couple of drawbacks.The setup was very easy, simply put in the batteries and read the instructions and you are all set. I would have liked a bit more information in the instructions about guidelines as to the readings, such as average bands for age ranges etc, but that is nothing that a little google work didn't fix.In use the gauge works pretty much like any other blood pressure monitor. Fix it round your arm above the elbow, tighten the velro fasterner and then click the button to start. The arm band will slowly inflate and will hold at the maximum inflation for a few seconds whilst it does the measurements. Once there you get the upper and lower readings as well as your average heart rate.I have always been told that it is worth getting three readings and taking the middle, so I always do that.One slight downside was the size of the arm band. I only just got mine on and I have big but not massive arms. My flatmate is a much larger chap and the band came nowhere close to fitting round his ham-like arms. I would suggest that if you are large of arm, either from working out or being just plain big, then you might need to investigate if Omron offer larger arm bands. I haven't I'm afraid as my flat mate isn't that bothered and it is big enough for me and probably anyone else I know who may get an impromptu reading when visiting me.The accuracy of the readings is, I believe, very good. I am fortunate enough to work for a company who offer us regular health checks and I actually had my readings done by a visiting nurse only a week or so ago. The readings she got pretty much matched spot on the readings I got from the machine, so in my case I was happy that the machine was doing it right.Overall it is, I think, good value for what it does. Keeping tabs on blood pressure and heart rate can be very important for some people, and for the rest of us I think it is a good idea anyhow. A quick measurement every few months is probably time well invested and this little machine makes that very possible.
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6.9.2020

Couple of things before I review this product on its merits alone, firstly this Blood Pressure monitor (so much easier than typing sphygmomanometer) is accredited by the British Heart Foundation. and is similar to the one which my GP surgery loaned me when they asked me to monitor my own blood pressure - so endorsed on two professional counts.This is a very basic product and does not compare in terms of price to some which you can purchase say from pharmacy chains for between £10-15. It is however a much better quality product in terms of construction and the component cuff is similarly of a higher standard in my opinion.The unit comes complete with batteries and a storage case and comprehensive instructions on how to use it.For those new to taking their own blood pressure, might I suggest that you visit the British Heart Foundation website where a nurse provides a simple demonstration of how to undertake a test at home. The unit has a simple display providing a systolic and diastolic reading, along with pulse record for each test. It does hold one reading in memory, unlike some more expensive models which store more, however, as I use an app on my phone/tablet I don't need that facility; plus I find the app far better and better to draw comparisons from day to day.In terms of accuracy of reading, I have compared my readings over many years of monitoring BP at both home and in a clinical setting and can confirm that the readings that the machine records is consistent with that obtained from professional equipment.So a five star rating for what I think is the best machine on the market for home use. It is cheap (ish), is well made, comes from a reliable manufacturer, is endorsed by the BHF records BP accurately and, as I transfer my readings to a free app anyway, I believe that it offers the best value - there are much more expensive models which transfer the data automatically to a dedicated app, but value for money this remains the Best Buy.
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20.8.2014

I bought my first Omron blood pressure monitor almost twenty years ago and I still have it and it's still working. Given that, I probably shouldn't have spent quite so long trying to plug the blood pressure cuff into the socket for the optional DC power supply - the unit comes with a set of 4 AA Duracell batteries which is always an appreciated touch.Once the batteries are in and the cuff hose plugged into the correct socket it's a very simple process. Make sure you're seated, feet on the ground with your back supported. Adjust the cuff on your upper arm so it's lined up with your brachial artery (basically the tube coming out of the cuff should be 2-3 cm above the top of the crook of your elbow).Have your arm stretched out and relaxed on a table in front of you. The cuff should be about level with your heart. Now turn it on. The unit will pump up and then gradually release pressure until it shows a reading for BP and heart rate. These readings aren't logged, so there is no historical record. You can take a note yourself, and it's no bad idea to take readings at different times of the day to build up a more thorough picture of the "range" of your blood pressure.Currently one of the photos on the product listing shows the non-basic M2 with the blood pressure scale on the display. This shows where your reading would fall on a normal range and isn't shown on the M2 basic.It is what it is. Other units will pair to your mobile phone and offer various tracking facilities but this is a basic, no-frills affordable unit from a company which has a long history with this sort of device. The only thing that would stop me recommending it, would be if you could possibly spend a (fair) bit more on an Omron M6 comfort.For what it aims to be, 5 out of 5.
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18.9.2014

This is the basic model from the range of Omron blood pressure monitors available but the readings are comprehensive and easy to understand. It maybe doesn't have all the bells and whistles that the more expensive models in the range but it's quite adequate if all you want to do is check your BP at home. Omron are a well known and trusted company so even this basic model isn't lacking in specs. The unit is well made and compact and comes with a little pouch to keep everything neat, tidy and in one place.I'm at that certain age when everything from increased cholesterol levels to heart issues seem to be plaguing me and I have recently been diagnosed with very high blood pressure so it's constantly on my mind.It's a worry because there are no outward signs of raised levels and between Dr visits I had no way to make sure it wasn't getting out of hand.This is a brilliant tool to keep an eye on things and I've found it very useful to dampen my fears that my BP was out of control. It's no substitute for professional monitoring but it's like an early warning system that I can use to gauge how well my medication is working (or not). High BP can seem to be like a ticking time bomb and I like the peace of mind this unit gives me to not have to imagine the worst as I can check my own levels between hospital visits and seek help if I have any concerns.What I really like is the ability to store readings between uses so that I can monitor things and keep an eye on hem myself without having to bother the Dr.Very easy to use and not as painful as some of the monitors I've had used on me in the past and the instructions are very clear and comprehensive.Brilliant price and I'd highly recommend.
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25.8.2014

This monitor is very easy to set up and use. If you are reasonably able, you can do the whole thing yourself. We tested it on all the family, and found it worked fine. The cuff went around each arm, wide and narrow, without bother. The device comes with a zip-up case, and an instruction leaflet that is easy enough to follow.The user guide gives almost no technical details, but from what I can find out, it records brachial BP using the oscillometric method.Operation is easy. Connect the armband tube to the main unit, fit the cuff on your upper arm, and press START. It takes a few seconds to pump itself up and deflate, and then it displays the diastolic and systolic blood pressure values, plus pulse,on a nice big display. If your systolic pressure is above 210 mmHg, you can make the device measure higher to reach that level. The maximum limit is 299. It can measure pulse rate in the range 40-180 beats per minute.Accuracy is, of course, crucial. While I can't find anything to say it meets any UK or EU standard, I did find a study run by the US National Center for Biotechnical Information in 2009, which found it complied with international protocol requirements.We've had some enlightening fun with this device, testing each other's blood pressure and finding a couple of worrying surprises along the way. For the warning it can give of a health problem, it's well worth the money. If you've got a loved one who is "a heart attack/stroke waiting to happen", and you can't coax them to see a doctor, this device may be the solution that helps them see the danger.
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10.11.2016

I may have reviewed this higher if I could actually use it, but like most negative reviews its entirely down to the cuff. It simply is too small to fit on my (roughly average) biceps. The cuff claims to be up to 13" or 32cm, which should have immediately raised a red flag as 13" is 33cm. (32cm is 12.5")When I measured it, the largest possible size you could wrap the cuff around was in fact 32cm, but that was way outside the maximum line marked on the cuff itself. If you wrap the cuff on its maximum line. It can fit a 29cm (or just over 11") bicep.The second biggest complaint I've read is that the M2 isn't accurate. Now using a too tight cuff is a near guarantee of getting too high readings,so a 29cm/11.4" biceps are the largest it is safe to use with this cuff; far smaller than advertised. -- There is a huge difference between squeezing into a pair of jeans and a Medical Device used to monitor your heart. Now the average male Bicep is around 13"-13.5", so a large proportion of adults will be unable to use this device (including myself), even is the cuff was as big as advertised.If there was an option to buy it with the larger cuff from the start it would solve many of these problems.EDIT: Not long after posting this review I found out that Omron do a free cuff exchange if you need one. The process is a little time consuming, but for me was worth it. With the large cuff, the machine works brilliantly and is well worth recommending.The above doesn't take away from the fact a large cuff should have been an option from the start.
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20.11.2015

For someone like me who has recenty been diagnosed with high blood pressure and whose pressure goes even higher when at the GPs, this is amazing peace of mind for me and it has my GP's backing too.I also found that the periods between surgery visits were worrying as I had no idea how my BP was being affected by the medication. I bought this monitor after reading all the positive reviews but was still wary over its reliability so on my next visit to the GP I took the chart I'd been filling in and the monitor with me. On getting a slightly higher BP reading than was my limit my GP suggested my medication was increased. At this point I produced monitor and chart.After saying the monitor was "one of the best available on the market" he looked at my chart and could see it had always been within the range he wanted. He was happy enough to leave my medication as it was and instead of me having to go back and see him in three weeks he is leaving me to monitor myself daily and go back in three months. I have been told that if my BP is consistently over a certain level I must up the medication dose so I feel confident that I am using the monitor under medical supervision. I would definitely recommend the Omron M2 Basic but as all safe BP readings are likely to be individual it's best to check with a GP what yours should be. It is very easy to use and comes with its own little bag to keep both parts in one place. Handy for holidays too.
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21.6.2016

In short: this is a reliable, sturdy machine that is really useful for home monitoring.The longer version: my husband has severe anxiety disorder and every time he has his BP checked at the doctors' surgery, it is through the roof. He has high blood pressure anyway as a result of his anxiety but the additional stress of going out to see the doctor means it becomes unnaturally high and it is difficult to dose his medication correctly.We decided to start monitoring it daily at home to give a clearer overall picture to the doctor. I didn't really know what I wanted in a machine, other than something that was reasonable simply to operate and would give reliable readings.I know Omron has a fairly good name in terms of medical equipment and this monitor also happened to be one of the lowest priced at the time of my search, so I bought it to try.The monitor is a good size with large, clear numbers on the screen. It has no fiddly buttons to mess with, just a large, sturdy Start/Stop button which does exactly what you expect. I believe that there is a "last reading memory" function on the machine but we are noting the results on a phone app so have never used it.I took off one star for this review because the cuff is sometimes temperamental. Admittedly this is probably user error on my part but I honestly can't work out what I do differently when it refuses to work. I should also add that I purchased the
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5.12.2015

This is one of the BP monitoring models that has been clinically validated for home use by the British Hypertension Society (http://www.bhsoc.org/bp-monitors/bp-monitors/). I've used it every day (more or less) for the past six months or so.It uses 4 AA batteries at a time, and they last a good while, although using it every day you'll maybe go through 3 sets of batteries in a year.It records reasonably well, as far as I can tell. I take my BP every morning at more or less the same time just before breakfast. The readings run at about 135/85 most days, although I have had readings as high as 146/92 and as low as 128/82. There's no way to tell whether this is "normal" fluctuations in my BP day to day,operator error on my part, or variations in the machine? The only way one could tell is to have another machine to compare readings with at any given time.I have also had variations in readings by taking my BP three times in quick succession, one after the other, (without moving the cuff between readings). Three separate readings = three different readings. This makes me think that each time you use this device you will get slight variations, which makes me think that it's useful for what it says... monitoring your BP at home. But, I wouldn't get too hung up on any one reading at any given time.
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14.5.2018

Had a regular checkup at the supermarket for my life insurance provider and I was diagnosed with borderline high blood pressure 140/93. Spoke to the pharmacist and was referred to my GP. Now you can't make a GP appointment nowadays (they are all booked up plain insanity), you have to wait to see the same day team, so rather than sit in the waiting room for hours I thought I'd double check by getting one of these.Easy to use. Open the box, insert the batteries (which are included, you don't get that often nowadays), plug the tube into the box, slip on the cuff (make sure it's the right way up), tighten (not too tight) and press the button. Hey presto in under 30 seconds you've got your Systolic/Diastolic readings and your pulse rate.It doesn't do anything else, but what else do you really need?The top of the cuff is the widest (for above your bicep), fully open it's going to wrap around a 40cm arm and the narrowest bit (near your elbow) is about 34cm fully open.Oh and I'm fine btw. The supermarket had the aircon up to max that day and I was chilly. It turns out that can affect readings but neither the pharmacist or the practitioner mentioned the fact. Blood pressure readings are obviously a little unreliable, get one of these and you can check whenever you like and keep your own diary!
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6.9.2014

Omron never cease to impress me with their electronics and this Blood Pressure Monitor is no exception. The unit is of an exceptional quality and its simplicity to operate makes it appealing to a much wider audience.Just plug in the air hose, slide the arm cuff up your left arm and align the hose as indicated, close the Velcro cuff and then press the Start/Stop button. The unit will self inflate and then gradually deflate to record your blood pressure and heart rate. We found it to be very accurate, as we all know the range of our blood pressures and it was spot on.You may easily interrupt the inflation process using the Start/Stop button and if you hold down this button,you may access prior readings that have been stored in the unit's memory. The unit takes four AA batteries and my unit was supplied with high quality Duracell batteries. You may also obtain an AC adapter to run the unit from the mains.The User Manual is brief yet highly informative with easy to follow illustrations. I was so impressed that Omron had resisted the temptation to add countless complex features and had focused their effort into making the unit to very high engineering standards and simple to operate. I highly recommend this product to anyone who needs to monitor their pressure, it's a pleasure to use!
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