How to use a Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

One of the popular types of blood pressure monitors are wrist blood pressure monitors. While they are sleek, portable and easy to use, it's very important to follow instructions and measure correctly because incorrect measurements may result in erratic readings that can result in unnecessary panic, medications, side effects and costs.

Always follow instructions provided with your wrist blood pressure monitor. Make sure your wrist blood pressure monitor has necessary approvals (e.g. FDA). The American Medical Association (AMA) Validated Device Listing (VDL) is a great resource to ensure your wrist blood pressure monitor is validated for clinical accuracy.

Also, talk to your doctor, nurse or clinician to double check and ensure you are measuring correctly. This video provides some guidance on how to measure blood pressure using a wrist BP monitor.

SmartBP® can be downloaded for free from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

[ChristyCrockett-wb]

Do you have to hold it to your chest? Mine shows to elevate it out heart level.

[omargdottin]

That's the position that give me more accurate reading on mine

[smartbpapp]

SmartBP® can be downloaded for free from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

[bnoza]

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