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LifeSource Premium UA-853AC

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Type: Arm monitors

About - LifeSource Premium UA-853AC
The LifeSource Premium UA-853AC is part of the blood-pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood-pressure monitor models like the Premium UA-853AC 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 - LifeSource Premium UA-853AC

The LifeSource Premium UA-853AC is part of the blood-pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood-pressure monitor models like the Premium UA-853AC 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 - LifeSource Premium UA-853AC
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	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	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
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