Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Equipment
  • Sensiv Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Acutens Inc SENBPWR

    Sensiv

    Sensiv Wrist Digital Blood Pressure Monitor

    Track your blood pressure at home with the Sensiv Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. The large display is easy to read and minimal buttons make it simple to use. The Monitor’s memory can store up to 90 previous readings for convenient comparison. This compact...

    $46.14
  • KardiaMobile Card ECG Mobile Card AliveCor Inc AC-021-NUA-B

    KardiaMobile

    KardiaMobile Card ECG Mobile Card

    KardiaMobile Card is the first and only credit-card-sized personal EKG to be cleared by the FDA. It’s thin and light enough to fit perfectly in your wallet, so you can take it with you anywhere. KardiaMobile Card uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone...

    $124.37
  • KardiaMobile Electrocardiograph AliveCor Inc AC-019-NUA-A

    KardiaMobile

    KardiaMobile Electrocardiograph

    KardiaMobile 6L is the world’s only FDA-cleared, 6-lead personal EKG. Six leads means 6 times the heart data, giving you and your doctor the most detailed view of your heart you can get outside of a hospital. KardiaMobile 6L can detect AFib, Bradycardia,...

    $164.42
  • McKesson Premium Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Unit McKesson Brand 768-11ANMM

    McKesson

    McKesson Premium Adult Cuff Arm Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Unit

    The McKesson Premium Pocket Aneroid Sphygmomanometer is great for professional use on adult patients. It features a luminescent dial on a chrome plated gauge and a chrome plated brass air release valve with micro-threads for exact control of deflation...

    $25.54
  • MABIS Home Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Mabis Healthcare 04-645-001

    Mabis

    MABIS Large Arm Home Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor

    This stylish monitor will help you easily keep track of your blood pressure in the convenience of your home. With clinically accurate results you can count on, you'll have peace of mind knowing you are doing your best to keep yourself and your family...

    $45.80
  • Withings Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Withings Inc WPM05-ALL-INTER

    Withings

    Withings BPM Connect - Smart Blood Pressure Monitor, Wi-Fi Enabled

    This Wi-Fi blood pressure monitor provides medically accurate blood pressure and heart rate measurements with immediate feedback on the device and full history in the app. This blood pressure monitor was developed with cardiologists and designed to help...

    $158.99
  • Drive Reusable Blood Pressure Cuff Drive Medical BP2000

    Drive

    Drive Extra Large Cuff Arm Reusable Blood Pressure Cuff Black

    The Plus-Sized Bariatric Blood Pressure Cuff allows for larger users to accurately take blood pressure readings on most monitors. The Blood Pressure Cuff is ready to go once installed on the unit. It is made from comfortable nylon and fits arm sizes up...

    $23.95
  • MABISLegacy Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Unit Mabis Healthcare 01-110-026

    Mabis

    MABISLegacy Large Adult Cuff Arm Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Unit

    Legacy Series Aneroid Sphygmomanometer is equipped with a 300 mm Hg no-stop pin manometer. The unit comes complete with a calibrated nylon cuff and deluxe air release valve. The entire unit stores in a zippered carrying case.The gauge is backed by a...

    $40.57
  • MABIS Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Mabis Healthcare 04-615-001

    Mabis

    MABIS Adult Cuff Wrist Digital Blood Pressure Monitor

    Clinically accurate readouts Easy-to-read digital display 120-reading memory storage Average of last 3 readings Date and time stamp Irregular heartbeat detection Wrist cuff fits circumferences: 5.3 to 8.5 inches Includes: monitor, wrist cuff, storage...

    $22.39
  • Mabis Aneroid Sphygmomanometer with Cuff Mabis Healthcare 01-160-201

    Mabis

    Mabis Arm Aneroid Sphygmomanometer with Cuff

    Adult size, 11 - 16.4 inches Easy to squeeze inflation bulb Large easy to read numbers on inflation gauge Includes a matching case Includes 3 bells, small and large diaphrams and 3 types of eartips Clinical accuracy

    $32.26
Blood Pressure

When you walk into any medical appointment, usually one of the first things you’ll experience is having your blood pressure taken. The puffy cuff that tightens around your arm while you anticipate the release and final reading is part of the process. But what, exactly, do those numbers mean, and why does it really matter?

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the measure of how hard your blood is pumping through your arteries. It’s normal for blood pressure to rise and fall throughout the day, but it impacts your health when it remains high over time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the biggest concern with high blood pressure is the risk of heart disease or stroke.

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Many things can cause high blood pressure. Some of them include the following:

  • Unhealthy lifestyle habits
  • Nicotine use
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
Knowing your average blood pressure helps you and your doctor take the necessary steps to ensure good health. First, you need to know two numbers associated with blood pressure: systolic and diastolic.


Systolic Blood Pressure

Your systolic blood pressure is the top number. It is the measure of the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries each time it beats.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Your diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number. It is the force your heart exerts on artery walls between beats or when your heart is at rest.

Although both numbers are important for your health, higher systolic pressure is what your doctor treats when you have high blood pressure. It’s best to monitor both for optimal health. That is something you can do at home easily with simple to use blood pressure monitors.

Ways to Take Your Blood Pressure

There are several ways you can perform accurate blood pressure measurements at home.

Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

An arm blood pressure monitor is probably the one you see the most in your doctor’s office uses. There are a couple of different home versions. One involves using a stethoscope and a manual blood pressure cuff, and some basic knowledge, so you know what sounds to listen for when taking the reading.
An easier option is a digital blood pressure monitor with an arm cuff. Once you place the cuff on your arm above your elbow, you’re ready to measure your blood pressure with a push of a button. Look for models with large, easy-to-read screens and the proper cuff size. It should also allow you to store several blood pressure readings at once.

Wrist Blood Pressure Cuff

Wrist blood pressure monitors work much like the arm cuff. Follow the directions on the cuff or in the guide for proper positioning on your wrist.

Thigh Blood Pressure Monitor

If arm or wrist blood pressure measurements are not an option, you can take your blood pressure with a thigh cuff. However, you'll also need a stethoscope for this option.