New Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Allows Obese Patients to Track Blood Pressure

(Newswire.net — August 1, 2015) Brighton, East Sussex — Patients with hypertension are recommended to have a personal blood pressure monitor for home use. Standard cuff monitors, however, may be too small for patients who are overweight or feel pain while checking their pressure as the cuff has to be used on the upper arm. A cuff that is too small will produce inaccurate readings.

A study conducted by the University Hospital and University of Lausanne in Switzerland, found that the use of a validated wrist blood pressure monitor is appealing to those whose arms have a large circumference, such as the obese. Dr. Sheldon G. Sheps, Hypertension Specialist from Mayo Clinic has also said that in cases where the arm is too big or pain is experienced, the use of a suitable wrist blood pressure monitor is acceptable.

“I am happy that I am now able to monitor my pressure more closely and I hope to work assiduously in getting it down. Thanks Just-Brill,” said Heather Wong, a verified Amazon customer commenting on the DigiPulse.

The DigiPulse is a new product from Just-Brill that measures pulse rates, as well as diastolic and systolic pressure. The monitor is accurate and easy to use. It is fitted with a large digital screen that displays results in a large font. The monitor saves 60 readings for quick and on-the-go comparisons to identify changes in blood pressure and also shuts off after 60 seconds of inactivity.

Two AAA batteries are provided with Just-Brill’s wrist blood pressure monitor, which is also supplied with a lifetime guarantee. Just-Brill, makers of digital health items such as an ear thermometer, will provide a replacement if there is an error under normal use. An instruction manual is also provided with each monitor.

The DigiPulse is said to have been compared with a sphygmomanometer and conforms to the accuracy limits set by the American National Standard for Electronic or Automated sphygmomanometers.