Recommended Monitors, Cuffs and Tools

The kit works with any validated upper-arm monitor. Most measurement errors come from the wrong cuff, so start with the cuff finder in chapter 2, then choose a monitor whose cuff range covers your arm.

Monitor and cuff

• Validated upper-arm blood pressure monitor

  Automatic, upper-arm, with a memory for at least two users. The kit logs two readings each morning and evening, so a monitor that stores them saves typing.

  Check the exact model on validatebp.org (US) or stridebp.org before you buy. Wrist and finger monitors are not recommended for routine readings.

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• Large adult cuff (about 32 to 42 cm)

  For arms the standard cuff does not fit: a cuff that is too small reads too high (chapter 2).

  Buy the cuff made for your monitor brand and model; cuffs do not swap between brands.

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• Extra-large cuff (about 42 to 52 cm)

  For very large arms; some monitors offer one as an accessory.

  Check it fits your monitor model.

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• Soft tape measure

  Measure your upper arm for the cuff finder, halfway between shoulder and elbow.

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Routine

• Weekly pill organizer (morning and evening)

  The log has a box for taking your medicine; an organizer makes the tick honest.

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• A firm chair with a back and a small table

  Seated with your back supported and your arm at heart height is two of the seven rules. Use the same chair every time.

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Prices and availability change on Amazon. This page is educational and is not medical advice; talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement.