Are Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors Accurate?

[@Slugg-O]

I've used wrist monitors, and if I didn't have high BP before using one I'm sure did after. One reading was 220/115. The second test 20 seconds later was 110/80. The third test was 222/120 , the fourth was 140/80 and the fifth test was 170/99. Same wrist, same position and all within 2-3 minutes of each other. I concluded that my BP was probably high but it was midnight and I did not know if I should risk dying in my sleep or spend $900 at the ER for an accurate check. If you comment and I don't return with a thumbs up then let it be known that I never liked or trusted wrist monitors. Frustrating! Thank you for confirming my suspicions about wrist monitors. I will speak with my doctor about this.

[@webhostingtips1021]

We have the Welch Allyn arm monitor shown in the video and very pleased with it.

[@oscarangel5884]

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[@jamesconner3437]

Wrist monitors are very sensitive to battery quality. I have to change mine at least every month or maybe three weeks. Really weird results are often battery as well as time of day, arm position, a lot of variables here.

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi James, thank you for sharing and contributing to the community!

[@frenchcreekvalley]

Thank you for this video. But---- how do we know that the doctor's monitor is correct? I just came back from a doctor visit and when I asked to speak to the people who were in charge of calibration accuracy of the hospital's many many instruments, all I got was a blank stare! I have since raised a complaint with their "Patient Relations" department, but haven't heard back from them. Please note that many Pharmacies have arm type BP monitor stations that are free for regular customers to use. I took my wrist monitor with me and compared readings. They were pretty close. I just bought the exact arm monitor recommended by my doctor's office and it reads very close to my wrist monitor, but I do make certain that my upper arm and/or wrist is at heart level when I take readings. Last note: I have a spreadsheet for my BP that spans 21 years. The only two times that I got really high reading was when I was at this PARTICULAR Dr's office. In any other Dr's office, no problem. Hmmmm.

[@jenniferhudson1423]

Thanks for the info on home monitors!

[@Br4m76]

I do have it and the reason is it's cheaper than what the professional doctor has. The deviation is about 10 points higher.

[@howdydoodey3872]

*Most diagrams show the 'wrist' monitor in the wrong place.* False and random readings WILL happen if placed near the wrist. The monitor has to be 3 to 4 inches away from the wrist. My upper arm and 'wrist' monitors always read within 2% of each other, usually less, sometimes total agreement.

[@littleaussie7124]

So if the cuff is in lower level of the heart the bp may ve higher and if it is heart level it would be more accurate? Why is that ?? thanks You love your chanel

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi, thanks for the compliment! Bp is higher when the cuff is below the heart because of hydrostatic pressure. The further the cuff is away from the heart, the hydrostatic pressure increases and the BP readings will be higher. My blog post describes it in more detail: bloodpressureexplained.com/blood-pressure-reading-with-the-arm-below-the-heart/ Best Regards, Kevin Garce

[@matt.108]

The lower number always seems too high on the wrist one and the readings go all over the place. I did two readings in 30 seconds. 144/93 then 127/82. Both times I was relaxed and seated for at least 4-5 minutes. At the doctor mine is almost always 115/75 so long as I’m not anxious. I’m skeptical on how accurate these are. I’ve cut my sodium in half and walk 45 minutes for 5 days a week. Yet the wrist one is always high.

[@killjoy0484]

Same.. the dentist always checks it with one of these..Now I get worried and go to the Doc who actually checks my blood pressure and it's always lower within the normal range than the wrist monitor.

[@fitnessworkoutplans8968]

Thank you

[@cyrusdavirus007]

My wrist reader is way off from the arm cuff I have. The wrist monitor is a piece of junk. Too high and sometimes too low.

[@viohleta]

cyrusdavirus007 I agree! Mine was too low

[@viohleta]

bay area yea mine was 60/50 a few times. There is no way. Because I rechecked and it was 136/88

[@alexvitrani9644]

Mine gives me really high numbers 180/110

[@carmengarcia3722]

@@alexvitrani9644 always low. Junk

[@RETUSAF1995]

So if the reading at the wrist is in normal range then your pressure should be lower.

[@elizabethdaniel646]

I have an drive one

[@fatahamziane1894]

Hello Wish one you recommend me to buy it with price 150$ to 200 $ ?

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

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[@dzulhakim4908]

Even omron?

[@bloodpressureexplained4609]

Hi. I've been using the Omron Gold Wrist monitor for the past 1.5 years. It's consistently within 2 mmHg of my upper arm monitor which I trust. So, it's been accurate. I just published a review on it here in my website: bloodpressureexplained.com/omron-gold-wrist-blood-pressure-monitor-review/

[@pacvend]

My wrist monitor is more accurate than arm cuff type

[@escapingbabylon8730]

Its a conspiracy to get people to get freaked out and have anxiety attacks and end up spending big money in hospital 😅😅😅