Yahoo Sports This portable blood pressure monitor is ‘so easy’ to use — and it’s only $60 on Amazon
Better understand trends in your blood pressure levels with this “very accurate” at-home monitor.
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Your blood pressure is an indicator of cardiovascular health, which means it’s important to get accurate readings — especially if your levels tend to be high. But if visiting the doctor makes you feel anxious or stressed, your blood pressure could read higher than usual. That’s why an at-home machine like the GVMSOR Electronic Blood Pressure Cuff and Monitor from Amazon Canada can help you get readings when you’re feeling relaxed to get a better idea of your actual blood pressure level. You can also take measurements throughout the day and week to learn more about trends and understand scenarios that cause your blood pressure to spike. Thinking it may be time to get your own monitor? Find out why more than 400 people have purchased this GVMSOR model over the past month.
This “small and portable” machine makes it easy to track blood pressure readings from home.
The details
Designed for tracking blood pressure and heart rate at home, this precision blood pressure monitor is a cinch to read thanks to its large, bright LCD display with clear numbers.
It can hold two user profiles — say, for you and your spouse — and can save up to 99 readings for each person. That means you can easily watch for trends in your blood pressure over the week or month. It can also calculate the average value of your last three readings.
To use the device, plug the cuff into the monitor, then wrap the cuff around your upper arm so that it feels snug. Rest your arm on a surface so that the cuff is in line with your heart. When you feel relaxed, press the on/off button to begin the reading. Your results will appear on the LCD screen within one minute.
There are many factors that can affect your measurement. For the greatest accuracy, always use the same arm, sit with both feet flat on the floor and remain silent during the reading. It’s also best to avoid showering, exercising and drinking coffee or alcohol before your reading. Sit for at least five minutes before you begin.
The monitor is powered by either a USB cable (included) or four AAA batteries (not included). If you forget to turn it off, it will automatically power down for you.
The cuff fits an arm with a circumference of 8.6 to 16.5 inches.
As with any personal medical device, it's important to remember that this doesn't replace medical advice or readings. If you experience any irregularities, you should talk to your doctor to determine causes and treatment.
What shoppers are saying
⭐️ 4.1 stars
💬 100+ reviews
🔎 "I’m thrilled that it’s so easy.”
Reviewers say this at-home monitor and cuff is “nice to have on hand” if your blood pressure is a concern. It comes with “detailed instructions” and is “easy to set up.” One buyer says it’s also super clear to read, even for his elderly mother “to do it by herself.”
A few customers said they tested it with other monitors, such as the ones available at Shoppers Drug Mart, and found that the readings were “very accurate.” However, one reviewer recommends a trip to the doctor’s office to get it calibrated before relying on the display numbers.
GVMSOR Electronic Blood Pressure Cuff and Monitor
The machine is simple to use wherever you go because it’s “small and portable,” “impressively quiet,” and comes with a “black bag for storage.”
You may want to rely on the batteries rather than the USB cord, which some reviewers found was “somewhat flakey/unreliable.”
There’s a “gauge on the side” of the monitor — a kind of cheat sheet — that tells you the normal and warning blood pressure ranges.
If you have very small arms, it might not fit. One woman who is 100 pounds and has an arm circumference of 8.5 inches finds it “very awkward to use.”
The verdict
The GVMSOR Electronic Blood Pressure Cuff and Monitor makes at-home blood pressure and pulse measurement a simple part of everyday life thanks to the quick set-up and clear display. The device’s portability is one of its best features, so you can take readings wherever you are — in the car, on a plane or at the cottage. Overall, the machine appears to be accurate, but the USB cable isn’t super reliable, so you’ll have to purchase batteries.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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