How to Measure Blood Pressure Video

Video to demonstrate how to use a blood pressure monitor properly

This Video shows clearly how to measure blood pressure with a blood pressure monitor. It is an easy to follow video about home monitoring that clearly shows how to measure blood pressure using an upper arm automatic digital machine.

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Accompanying this Video is a free fact sheet "Measure blood pressure properly" available from Blood Pressure Organisation
Another nice easy to follow video how to measure blood pressure with a blood pressure monitor

Choosing and Buying a Blood Pressure Monitor

Search for the phrase "blood pressure monitor" and the results returned are daunting. Shopping Comparison sites dominate the results mixed in with heavy going academic/medical sites.


It is important that the machine you choose is accurate and you have full instructions how to use it. A really easy to follow yet thorough instruction fact sheet "measuring your Blood Pressure" is available from the Blood Pressure Monitoring web site.

When you have selected a model it is a good idea to buy it online as the prices offered by Medical Supply Specialists such as First Aid Warehouse or Medisave are often much cheaper than in the high street.

It is highly recommended on the Online Shopping Guide that you use a dedicated credit card when buying online.

Again shop around for a credit card that offers low interest and wherever possible and interest free period. Mint online now offer a very good deal on for new cards and offer purchase protection should your card become the victim of online fraud.

Buying a blood pressure monitor online is no different to any other online purchase - be informed, be sure of the merchant and use your card safely.

Blood Pressure Monitors from First Aid Warehouse

The First Aid Warehouse has re-launched its new web site and offers a wide range of medical equipment for sale online. It now stocks over a dozen blood pressure monitors validated by the British Hypertension Society.

They give full descriptions of the various types of monitor available and offer different cuff sizes so you can be sure that you are getting accurate readings ast home.

Prices of these recommended blood pressure monitors are on average 35% less than on the high street and post and packaging is reasonable. Payment by all major debit and credit cards is secure with their online shop. If, when you receive the machine you decide you don't want it there is a full return and refund (back onto original card) policy with no quibble.

Omron M6 Blood Pressure Monitor

Omron, the leading manufacturer of blood pressure machines have introduced an excellent machine for people to use at home - the Omron M6 blood pressure monitor. With all the reliability of previous omron models the M6 has the largest digital display on the market, a supremely comfortable fitting cuff and even has the technology to detect if movement whilst taking the reading has affected the accuracy.

Learn more about the Omron M6 or buy it for less than £53 at The First Aid Warehouse

Asda join BPA in raising awareness

In the run up to Valentine's Day, the Blood Pressure Association teams up with ASDA to run an early Know Your Numbers week from 1-7 February.

We are encouraging everyone to love their hearts by knowing their blood pressure numbers and taking action to lower their blood pressure.

Everyone can do this by having a quick, easy and painless blood pressure check and making healthy lifestyle choices.

Readings will be handed back to you on a credit card size report that you can keep.

During the event ASDA customers will receive special credit card sized handout with the BPA's tips on lowering blood pressure and can have free blood pressure checks at selected stores.

Staff from Fitness First will also be offering fitness advice at selected ASDA stores and giving customers the chance to win free gym membership. Click on the links above to sign up for the BPA's Free Guides to living a blood pressure friendly life and to search for ASDA stores taking part in the event.

Put Your Man to the Test

A new campaign encourages women to test their partner’s blood pressure with a simple home test.

The ‘His Heart is in Your Hands’ campaign urges women to reduce the numbers of men who die each year from a heart disease or stroke. High blood pressure has virtually no visible symptoms resulting in more deaths and severe disability following Stroke than any other disease.

A simple home test using a Blood Pressure Monitor people can find out in just a few minutes if theiy or their partners are at risk and would benefit from medical advice and treatment.

The Blood Pressure Association, who supports home testing, says “measuring blood pressure at home with an accurate machine can be very worthwhile, it can give you more control over your blood pressure and be reassuring.

Blood Pressure Monitors are simple and easy to use at home. An inflatable cuff is put around the arm and a digital reading is given within just a few seconds.

Various Online Medical Equipment retailers who supply monitors to hospitals are now offering easy to use Home Monitors that are validated by the British Hypertension Society.

A list of recommended models/machines for home use is available at www.blood-pressure-monitoring.org/

On the site you will also find a full guide about how to measure blood pressure properly eg blood pressure is best tested when relaxed and calm.

Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home

The only way of keeping track of your blood pressure is to measure it regularly with an accurate blood pressure monitor. Be careful when you choose one because there are many types and models of blood pressure monitors available.

It is crucial that you make an informed decision about which machine to buy and will suit you best.

It is very important to monitor how your blood pressure changes over time. This way you will have an active role in taking care of your own health and it will be easier to determine what kind of treatment you need.

Prices of a digital blood pressure monitor are not too high and they are easy to use.
The British Hypertension Society produces a list of clinicaly tested accurate blood pressure monitors. You can read more about these on this page.

It is important to use a recommended machine because otherwise you may perform innaccurate measurements and this should be avoided.

You must also take into account the fact the values of the blood pressure vary for everyone, so do not be frightened if a few of your readings are a bit over the line, this is normal for everybody. You should only worry if these high values keep repeating, and in this case you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Also, the values of the readings that you make with the blood pressure monitors may be lower than usual a few times, which is also normal.

If you want the readings to be as accurate as possible try to sit down, rested, on a hard surface when performing the measurements.

Finally do not forget that the purpose of measuring your blood pressure at home is is to lower it!