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HoMedics BPA-040

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$30.00 - $54.99

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Type: Arm monitors

About - HoMedics BPA-040
The HoMedics BPA-040 is part of the blood pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood pressure monitor models like the BPA-040 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Accuracy: Accuracy is based on how the model's readings compared with those taken on a mercury sphygmomanometer used by two trained testers. Convenience: Convenience is based on pluses and minuses of the model's features (such as irregular heartbeat detection, a blood-pressure risk category indicator, and multiple user memories). Comfort: Comfort is based on opinion scores given by test subjects.

About - HoMedics BPA-040

The HoMedics BPA-040 is part of the blood pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood pressure monitor models like the BPA-040 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Accuracy:: Accuracy is based on how the model's readings compared with those taken on a mercury sphygmomanometer used by two trained testers.
Convenience:: Convenience is based on pluses and minuses of the model's features (such as irregular heartbeat detection, a blood-pressure risk category indicator, and multiple user memories).
Comfort:: Comfort is based on opinion scores given by test subjects.

Features & Specs - HoMedics BPA-040
Irregular heartbeat detector A symbol on the monitor that indicates that an irregular heartbeat rhythm was detected. Irregular heartbeat detector	Yes
BP risk category indicator An indicator on the monitor that flags high readings as hypertensive. BP risk category indicator	Yes
Multiple user memories A feature in which two or more individuals can store their results separately on the same monitor. Multiple user memories	Yes
Two cuffs or one that fits most Two cuff sizes (large and medium) or a one-size fits most cuff is included with the monitor. Two cuffs or one that fits most	No
Can download memory to PC The user is able to download readings from the monitor to a PC. Can download memory to PC	No
More portable than most Smaller than most in weight and volume. More portable than most	No
Large digit display Large systolic and diastolic digits. Large digit display	No
Data averaging function The monitor averages blood pressure readings. Data averaging function	Yes
Included cuff sizes (in.) Cuff sizes that are included with the model. Included cuff sizes (in.)	9 - 13
Available cuff sizes (in.) Cuff sizes that are not included with the model but available for separate purchase. Available cuff sizes (in.)	13 - 17 ($10)
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By Jack

from Richland WA

4.0

dependable for two years

9/14/2012

Pros

Accuracy Acceptable

Easy to use

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

Can't find repair part,i.e, hose seal.<br />After a year air leaks around hose insert.<br />Heart specialist checked accuracy and found acceptable.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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