Blood pressure wrist unit?

Is the blood pressure results as accurate using a wrist blood pressure unit device as a arm blood pressure unit?

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A blood pressure arm device is deemed more accurate in most clinical settings. However, a wrist blood pressure device can be considered accurate but must be used in the manner the manufacturer suggests. For example, when using some wrist devices, if you hold your wrist up (such as pointing towards the ceiling) while using, the blood pressure may read an inaccurate reading. It takes a little more practice with a wrist blood pressure cuff.you may want to consult your doctor as to which he prefers you use.

Other Answers:

I have very sensative skin..what causes big round discolored marks under my arms?

the most reliable is the cuff (arm unit).

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a child was born with a heart condition and had surgery can that alter her apperance?

Yes they are very accurate if you use them properly.

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prescription drugs?

It really doesn't matter which device you use as long as you consistently use the same one. If you choose the wrist, then always use the wrist, that way you will know if your BP goes up. For example, if you take your BP with a wrist monitor and it says 120/80..that is your baseline. Each time you take it, you'll know if there is a change. If you get a baseline with a wrist, and then use an arm cuff, you may get false readings. You just won't know which one. They are both good, just be consistent in using one or the other.

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What exactly is a doctor looking for in a LFT "Liver Function Test" if my liver has slightly elevated levels?

Wrist units are probably less accurate than arm units. You should also bring your BP monitor into the doctor's office and ask the nurse to check your BP with the wall sphymomanometer and then check your BP with your sphymomanometer to make sure they correlate fairly well.

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Why is Dark Soda bad for Diabetics?

less accurate than an arm cuff, but if used consistantly it will give you an overall picture

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