In general, automatic blood pressure monitors are inaccurate and unreliable. If you are considering using such a device, it is important to try and test under similar conditions each time. This means using the same machine, the same time of day, and the same arm in the same position. When selecting devices, arm cuffs tend to be better than wrist cuffs.
In general, automatic blood pressure monitors are inaccurate and
unreliable. If you are considering using such a device, it is
important to try and test under similar conditions each time. This
means using the same machine, the same time...
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National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:In general, automatic blood pressure monitors are inaccurate and unreliable. If you are considering using such a device, it is important to try and test under similar conditions each time. This means using the same machine, the same time of day, and the same arm in the same position. When selecting devices, arm cuffs tend to be better than wrist cuffs.In general, automatic blood pressure monitors are inaccurate and unreliable. If you are considering using such a device, it is important to try and test under similar conditions each time. This means using the same machine, the same time... More