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Blood pressure monitors recommendations

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HeavenLeigh Wed 10-Aug-22 11:21:55

Decided to buy the above, anyone got a boots advanced one, is there much difference between the more expensive , this one I’ve seen is 60 pound

Georgesgran Wed 10-Aug-22 11:26:59

Have you checked out Amazon? They have them for a third of that price - mine was £24.99 - unless you want something able to take extra measurements.
Mine does heart rate and can be set for more than one person.

monk08 Wed 10-Aug-22 11:30:59

Have just purchased Homedics one from local chemist, it was recommended by their pharmacist. Price wise it was £24.99.

geekesse Wed 10-Aug-22 13:10:19

I have an Omron X4 Smart, recommended by my doctor. Cost me around £60. It sends readings to an app on my phone, and I can download them and send by email to my GP.

welbeck Wed 10-Aug-22 13:12:54

i got one in Lidl, i think it was £24. seems ok. district nurse thought it was a neat bit of kit.

Grannybags Wed 10-Aug-22 14:04:07

I have an Omron as that's the make my doctor uses. It's not a smart one though. Sorry I can't remember what it cost

Madgran77 Wed 10-Aug-22 16:43:25

I would check out the guidance on BHF site. (British Heart Foundation) Its very helpful and comprehensive and they are the experts

PollyDolly Wed 10-Aug-22 16:47:26

I have an Omron too but I do prefer to take a BP the old way with a stethoscope. and a BP cuff; its far more accurate and useful in assessing how accurate the automatic one is.

TillyTrotter Wed 10-Aug-22 16:50:04

This is the one I have and is recommended by the GP practice nurse.