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HoMedics Automatic BPW-040

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$27.77 - $39.01

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Type: Wrist monitors

About - HoMedics Automatic BPW-040
The HoMedics Automatic BPW-040 is part of the blood-pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood-pressure monitor models like the Automatic BPW-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 Automatic BPW-040

The HoMedics Automatic BPW-040 is part of the blood-pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood-pressure monitor models like the Automatic BPW-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 Automatic BPW-040
Irregular heartbeat detector A symbol on the monitor that indicates that an irregular heartbeat rhythm was detected. Irregular heartbeat detector	No
BP risk category indicator An indicator on the monitor that flags high readings as hypertensive. BP risk category indicator	No
Multiple user memories A feature in which two or more individuals can store their results separately on the same monitor. Multiple user memories	No
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	Yes
Can download memory to PC The user is able to download readings from the monitor to a PC. Can download memory to PC	No
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Kool

from

New York NY

1.0

Digital Monitors are no good

12/23/2012

Pros

VERY CHEAP PRICE

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I measure my blood pressure with a manual shygmamomter.It read 130/90.The electric one read 190/100.Not close.Only very expensive digital blood pressure monitors work well.Like the ones in the hospital.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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