Blood Pressure Monitor for the Upper Arm
Many people suffer from high blood pressure and therefore need to regularly visit a doctor to have their blood pressure measured professionally. Blood pressure measurement devices are very important tools in hospitals, doctor's offices, and pharmacies, as they provide very precise information about individual pulse and blood pressure when used correctly.
A classic blood pressure monitor consists of an upper arm cuff with a rubber bulb and a pressure gauge. The cuff is applied to the upper arm at rest and inflated. This allows for quick and safe determination of blood pressure. Today, digital upper arm blood pressure monitors are often used, which automatically perform blood pressure and pulse measurement. Many people own such digital devices, as they are very user-friendly and often available at a low cost. Here, too, a cuff is applied to the upper arm. However, the inflation of the cuff - like the entire measurement process - happens automatically. The determined values are displayed on a well-readable screen. It is important that the upper arm cuff is not too large or too small, as this could distort the measurement and result in imprecise data.
An upper arm blood pressure monitor, whether classic or digital, is of course available in every doctor's office. However, it can also be purchased for private use. Depending on the need and price range, blood pressure monitors provide information about pulse and blood pressure and can detect, for example, heart rhythm disorders. Modern upper arm monitors send the data via Bluetooth to an app. Some devices are capable of transmitting the values directly to the BloodPressureDB app.
Regular self-monitoring is often advisable, as it can provide indications of possible illnesses and represents a good monitoring method between two doctor visits. An alternative to upper arm blood pressure monitors are wrist blood pressure monitors.
Source:
- https://www.aerztezeitung.de/Medizin/Bei-dickem-Arm-besser-am-Handgelenk-messen-296424.html
- https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/11/e012429
- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2824754?guestAccessKey=f167dda3-8cad-4f34-99ca-79865446c64f&utm_source=for_the_media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=100724
By Sabine Croci.
This article is medically reviewed. Last updated (10/2024).
Information on the website and within the app cannot replace a consultation with a doctor, but can certainly complement it.
We hope you found the article on the topic helpful. Correct measurement is very important for good blood pressure management. Our app BloodPressureDB helps with that. Concrete explanations guide you through a guideline-compliant measurement.
The app also reminds you if you wish. These features are also fully available in the free version. Get the free app now.
