Blood Pressure Monitoring

Reliable Blood Pressure Monitors – For accurate blood pressure measurement

The measurement of blood pressure is a central element of general diagnosis. Blood pressure refers, in the simplest possible way, to the pressure at which blood is pumped through the arteries. This value is measured in " millimeters of mercury ", or mmHg. The determination of blood pressure is an important life-saving value. Depending on whether the patient's blood pressure is high or low, it is possible to diagnose a blood pressure that is too low, called hypotension, or a blood pressure that is too high, called hypertension. Blood pressure measurement is usually performed by a physician or health care provider. In addition, regular monitoring of blood pressure over a defined period of time may also be required by the patient himself at home.

A blood pressure monitor consists of a pressure cuff connected by a hose to an analog or digital measuring unit, which is placed around the arm or wrist. It is important that the cuff is always at heart level. When the cuff is inflated, the artery is compressed. When the pressure is released, vortices form in the blood, which can be heard with the stethoscope as so-called Korotkoff noises. These can be recorded directly with the measuring device, just like the heart rate.

Blood pressure values

When measuring blood pressure, two values are determined: the systolic pressure, which is generated by the pumping force of the heart, and the diastolic pressure, which is maintained by the blood volume and the elasticity of the arteries when the heart valves close. As a defined medical standard, a systolic pressure of 120 and a diastolic pressure of 80 are considered the optimal blood pressure in the absence of exercise.

Which blood pressure monitor to buy?

In medical offices and clinics, the use of analog or manual blood pressure monitors, called manometers or aneroid blood pressure monitors, in combination with a stethoscope is widely established. Depending on the requirements, the use of an electronic blood pressure monitor can be advantageous in medical practices and clinics, e.g. when the measured values are to be recorded digitally in combination with other data such as date and time over a continuous period for detailed analysis. All of our blood pressure monitors are specially designed for daily use in clinics and medical practices. If the patient's doctor orders regular blood pressure checks, the purchase of a blood pressure monitor for private use is essential. This often happens when diseases such as hypertension, diabetes or heart disease are diagnosed. For private use, digital blood pressure monitors for the arm or wrist are generally preferred because of their ease of use.

Upper arm blood pressure monitors

Upper arm monitors are generally considered to be more accurate and less prone to error. This is because the blood flow in the arm is generally better than in the wrist due to the larger vessels and the proximity to the heart. Furthermore, with this method, the measurement is automatically taken at the height of the heart. The use of upper arm blood pressure monitors is recommended for patients with severe hypertension or hypotension, or who need extremely accurate readings for other reasons. This is also true for people with underlying arterial disease, which affects mostly the elderly, or Parkinson's disease. In medical practices and clinics, measuring blood pressure in the arm is considered a gold standard. For home use, digital upper arm blood pressure monitors score well thanks to their large display, which makes them easy to read and use, especially for elderly patients. Our tip: For the third time in a row, the Medicus X blood pressure monitor from boso was voted the test winner by the German consumer association Stiftung Warentest in 2020.

Wrist blood pressure monitors

Measuring blood pressure with a wrist monitor is especially suitable for patients who only measure their blood pressure occasionally and for whom slight variations in mmHg are acceptable. In this case, wrist blood pressure measurement can be sufficient and there is no need to buy an upper arm monitor, which is usually more expensive. In addition, due to their small size, wrist monitors can be used flexibly and easily on the move. In 2020, the Stiftung Warentest association voted the boso medistar+ blood pressure monitor the best in its class in terms of price-performance ratio.

Advantages and disadvantages of upper arm and wrist blood pressure monitors at a glance

Digital or manual blood pressure monitor?

Digital, manual, arm, wrist - what exactly is the difference? It's simple: digital and manual refer to the technology of the blood pressure monitor, arm and wrist describe where the blood pressure is measured.

Electronic blood pressure measurement

Electronic, or digital, blood pressure monitors are available for both upper arm and wrist measurements. Because they are easy to use, they are suitable not only for medical office equipment, but also for private use. Digital blood pressure monitors have the advantage for the uninitiated that the measured value is directly analyzed and evaluated by the monitor. In addition, digital blood pressure monitors usually have more advanced functions, such as the detection of heart rhythm disorders. Among the devices specially designed for the needs of medical practices is the carat professional blood pressure monitor from boso, which has cuffs of various sizes. Of course, our blood pressure monitors are also ideally suited for measuring blood pressure at home.

Manual blood pressure measurement

Manual blood pressure measurement, " the old-fashioned way", for any health professional is always done exclusively on the arm. With manual blood pressure monitors, blood pressure is determined in an analog fashion using a manometer and a stethoscope. Our customers' favourites include the clinicus I and clinicus II from boso and the "Pffft" single-tube blood pressure monitor from our own DocCheck brand.

24-hour blood pressure monitors

It is often necessary to measure a patient's blood pressure continuously over a long period. In this case, a 24-hour long-term blood pressure monitor is used. Oscillometric blood pressure measurement, in which a microprocessor records and evaluates pressure changes, is particularly advantageous for long-term recording. This measurement has the advantage that no stethoscopes, microphones or electrodes are required.

ABI systems

ABI systems are designed to detect peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD). Depending on the manufacturer and the device, it is possible to determine the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) and Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV). Thus, you can predict heart attacks, mortality and strokes.

Accessories for blood pressure monitors

Do you need suitable accessories for your blood pressure monitor or spare parts for your blood pressure monitor? We have everything you need. We offer a wide range of other diagnostic instruments and accessories in our assortment - from the blood pressure cuff to the patient belt and protective cover, stands, wall mounts and cases, and much more.

Buy a Blood Pressure Monitor from the DocCheck Store

Whether you are looking for a manual or digital blood pressure monitor, for wrist or arm measurement: in the DocCheck store you will easily find medical technology from renowned manufacturers such as boso, Omron or ERKA for your needs in the office or at home and you will enjoy many advantages! Always the best quality at fair prices. Order your blood pressure monitor online at the DocCheck store and benefit from our fast delivery as well as our highest service and quality standards. For students, the DocCheck store also offers attractive discounts.