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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors are not preferred
Digital blood pressure monitors are designed to wear on the upper arm, the wrist or the finger. The finger types are not accurate at all, according to MayoClinic.com, and the arm types are the best. The wrist devices, according to MayoClinic.com, are better than the finger types. However, they do not recommend the wrist monitor for people who can use the arm types.
On the Other: Wrist Monitors Work as an Alternative
For people who have an upper arm that is too large for the upper arm blood pressure cuff, or for people who experience pain with the pressure of the upper arm cuff, the wrist monitor is an acceptable substitute. A wrist monitor is more accurate when you hold your arm at heart level, according to MayoClinic.com.
Bottom Line
If you can wear a digital blood pressure monitor on your upper arm, you will get the most accurate reading. However, if your condition prevents you from using the upper-arm type, if you keep your arm at heart level, you might be able to get an accurate reading with the wrist monitor. Check with your doctor to see if the wrist blood pressure monitor is a good choice for you.
Source:
MayoClinic.com; Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring
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