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Omron 5 Series Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor with Wide-Range Cuff
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Omron
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Average Rating:  (10 Reviews)
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List Price: $40.88
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Our Price: $39.99
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$0.89 (2%)
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Availability: Available for immediate delivery.
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 Complete review of the Omron 5 series blood pressure monitor
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By The Hodges on November 12, 2015
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I purchased this as I have had a recent spike in blood pressure around 152/90. As a younger male entering his thirties it was extremely alarming. I was placed on beta blockers to combat this which I did not agree with so I did not take. I have decided to combat this on my own. Enter the blood pressure monitor. The day I received the monitor I took it to my doctor and tested the accuracy of the meter against the high end equipment used in the professional setting. After two different readings the most error that was produced by the machine was 3. With confidence in the in the machine I have taken readings 3 times a day every day. The convenience of being able to do this (accurately) is explainable. Onto the device itself...
Accuracy: this is explained above in detail so I will not elaborate more here on the accuracy of the blood pressure reading. The device will also show you your current pulse rate. I also wear a Fitbit which also tracks heart rate and each time I take a reading I have checked it with my Fitbit. Surprisingly both devices are wishing 1 BPM. No stars removed.
Convienence: the device auto magically saves your previous readings for up to 2 people. This is a great feature. It has actually help motivate me cause I can track the progress of my steps in battling hypertension.
Ease of use: placing the cuff is very simple and once the cuff is securely fitted to the arm a single button press is all it takes to get the reading.
For a blood pressure monitor that has an easy to read and understand display in this price range it is hard to beat. I highly recommend this product to anyone that is needing to track their blood pressure. Thank you for reading my review and good luck in your battle with hyper or even hypo tension!!!
93 of 93 people found the above review helpful.
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Great little blood pressure monitor
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By Jasmine's Papa on September 25, 2015
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In this review, I will give a basic overview of what is included in the package and my first impressions of it.
In the box you get the display unit, cuff with the hose attached, 4 AA batteries, instructions in both English and Spanish, a quick start guide, help/support information, and information on to register the unit.
My first impression:
The display unit is made of hard plastic, but most things are made of plastic these day. It does not feel flimsy at all. The buttons and the switch give good feedback so you're not guessing whether you pressed them or not.
The cuff feels like it's above average as far as quality. I work in an environment where we use the manual cuff and stethescope method for checking blood pressure. I have used some cuffs that felt really cheap. This one does not have that cheap feeling I am speaking about. Another user said this cuff wasn't as easy to put on with one hand as the 7 series. I can't verify this as I have never used the 7 series. I didn't have an issue with putting this on by myself though. So, your experience may vary.
The hose and attachment feel like they are high quality and will last as long as the unit itself.
I also like the fact that it stores up to 50 reading for 2 different users. I live alone so I could store my last 100 blood pressure readings. I keep a blood pressure log on my computer and it's helpful to not have to run and enter it in immediately.
I did find one potential negative thing I would like to mention. The display unit has a port for an AC adapter, but no AC adapter is included in the box. On the bottom of the unit, it does list a model number #Omron AC Adapter HEM-ADPTW5 so you could purchase the adapter separately. This is not important to me as I prefer to use rechargeable batteries to power it.
This brand and model was recommended by my doctor and again by the pharmacist where I purchased it.
Overall, I think this is a little high quality blood pressure monitor that should last many years.
10 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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Accurate! Easy to use
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By Steven D. on September 18, 2015
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In a few months, I'll be graduating medical school (with an MD degree) and I got this automatic blood pressure cuff for a family member. I checked this device against myself for accuracy (me manually taking a BP with my stethoscope vs this monitor) and found it to be accurate on people of several different arm sizes. It's easy to use, and the numbers are large and easily visible. Very happy with this device.
My best piece of advice is to make sure that the cuff is the proper size for your arm. This device comes with a cuff meant for arms 9-17 inches around. If your arm is more than 17 inches around, your readings will be falsely high. If your arm is less than 9 inches around, your readings will be falsely low. This has nothing to do with the quality of the device, and everything to do with having a cuff of the correct size for you.
16 of 16 people found the above review helpful.
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 Guessing Your BP Would Be More Accurate
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By Baker Bronte on August 27, 2015
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This monitor is one of the poorest calibrated I have ever used. I am well aware of the frequent fluctuations in blood pressure we all naturally have, but if this monitor is correct, I should have been dead last week. I suffer from low blood pressure, and in the course of an hour, I received the following readings: 90/80, 216/127, 87/63, 127/98, and 103/78. I followed the instructions on how to position the cuff meticulously so that wasn't the issue. This monitor wasn't even within 20 points of what the physician got in the office. Don't risk your money on this inaccurate device.
16 of 16 people found the above review helpful.
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Inaccurate results
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By Julia on August 24, 2015
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I am very disappointed in this purchase. I just brought this Omron blood pressure monitor to my doctor's office to check it against their blood pressure readings, and the lower number came out 20 points higher on this machine than my doctor's reading. That makes this machine useless to me, and unfortunately my Amazon return window has expired so it appears I am stuck with it. I do not recommend this product and could not be more disappointed.
22 of 22 people found the above review helpful.
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 Refined device that's easy for almost anyone to use
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By Blowfish on August 19, 2014
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If you are confused about the myriad of similar Omron devices like I was, take a look at Omron's website under their blood pressure monitors. There is a link right above the listing of monitors for a 2014 comparison chart, which shows their current products and the differences between the models.
This new 2014 Omron 5 Series BP742N is really a breeze to use even for the novice. Through their extensive experience (manufacturing over 100 million units...I looked it up), Omron has made taking your blood pressure as easy and thoughtless as possible. Having an easy to use device is extremely important because if you are not feeling well (due to low or high blood pressure), you don't want to have to worry about getting an inaccurate reading. You want it to be as thoughtless as possible, but accuracy is imperative.
Everything about this device appears quality and I found the readings to be accurate measured against the Panasonic EW3109W Portable Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor White/Grey, which I have been using for many years. I appreciate that the 5-series now has a large push switch on the front of the device to switch between two users. This is great for two-person households, where someone may have not have the dexterity or eyesight they once used to have. To use the device out of the box only requires that the batteries be installed, the cuff attached to the base unit, for the cuff to be placed on the upper arm and press the Start button. The screen is large, clear and provides all of the information at a glance. I appreciate that Omron has thought of small details, such as the individual cradles in the battery compartment, which hold each battery perfectly in place. Again, these details make it easy for individuals who no longer have the abilities they may once have had.
This unit has a plug for an AC-adapter, but does not include one. It can be ordered off Omron's website for half the cost of this monitor (or alternatively, I would probably order a generic DC 6V adapter from elsewhere for a fraction of the cost). An AC-adapter is not required, but it may be nice to have one to keep from replacing batteries. It was very nice that they included Duracell batteries in the box so the device can be used immediately.
If you're looking at blood pressure monitors, you probably already know why knowing blood pressure is important. High blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of health, usually has no symptoms and only be verified by measurement. This is why even if you are healthy, it is important to know your blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the best indicators of heart disease, which may lead to heart attacks or strokes. If you have any medical condition or are taking medication, knowing and tracking your blood pressure is very important and it is a good indicator of possible problems. This device (as many Omron devices) includes an irregular heartbeat detector, which is important for individuals with a known history of irregular heartbeats.
This may not be the best device money can buy, but it is a solid value and appears to work perfectly with minimal effort.
28 of 28 people found the above review helpful.
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