Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Makes Tracking Condition Easier
Persons suffering with high blood pressure are often advised to check their pressure frequently and not all of them can use the conventional method of using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. A digital blood pressure monitor can be placed on the arm or, smaller units placed on the wrist that do not require a person to listen for the blood rushing through the arteries while watching the pressure reading. These can easily be used by the patient at home with the result recorded as part of a blood pressure diary.
Many hospitals and doctor's offices are also using a digital blood pressure monitor in the treatment of patients with high blood pressure as their accuracy becomes more strict. Many offices will initially take a patient's blood pressure with a digital blood pressure monitor but if the reading seems to be out of range, based on the patient's history, will go back the cuff and sphygmomanometer for a more accurate reading.
Patients that buy a digital blood pressure monitor in the drug store or from a medical supply company are usually advised by their doctor to take it with them on their next visit. Using the equipment in the doctor's office, the accuracy of the digital blood pressure monitor can be assessed and recalibrated if necessary to make sure the readings taken at home are close to being accurate.
Automatic Units Aid In Tracking Pressure
If a patient is having trouble controlling their blood pressure and medication changes are made, a digital blood pressure monitor may be recommended to help them track their blood pressure several times throughout the day. Different influences can make the blood pressure fluctuate and any time the pressure is read, the patient should also note what is going on at the time.
High levels of stress or even minor physical activity can cause an increase in blood pressure and by noting what may have caused the difference in blood pressure readings can help the doctor determine if additional medicine changes are needed. During some cardiac testing, an automatic digital blood pressure monitor will be used to take the patient's blood pressure at specific times during the test. This allows the doctor to interpret how disciplined activity causes the pressure to rise or fall.
While the sphygmomanometer is considered the most accurate method of taking blood pressure readings, more medical professionals are turning to the use of a digital blood pressure monitor that has been calibrated for accuracy. They can be slipped on the arm or wrist and will automatically take the pressure, allowing the attendant to perform other tasks while waiting for the reading.
