A&D UA-704 Palm Top Monitor

Advantages: clinically validated, accurate readings, easy to transport, display easy to read
Disadvantages: no memory function

...in the cuff. The accuracy always can be influenced by measurement errors made by the user of the machine, so you should always follow the instructions in the manual. Still: There is one source of error less due to the fact that it is an upper arm machine - you automatically wear the cuff on heart level, which is not the case for wrist blood pressure monitors. As there is only one button to switch the monitor on and off it is easy to use, which is a big advantage for the elderly. I gave the monitor to my granny (72) to try it and after she'd quickly skimmed the manual she could take her blood pressure without any problems even though she's usually quite insecure about new devices. Also positive: The three year manufacturers warranty, the pristine fabrication and the low battery consumption. Together with the handy format and the quite low price I... Read review

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Advantages: 100% natural.
Disadvantages: Cost!!

...a pregnancy would be a disaster. ALTERNATIVE USE... I'm sure I'm not the only woman who has used her Persona monitor to help her get pregnant (and I can confirm it works!!) Basically, as I'd been using it for a while I decided to use it in reverse when I was trying to conceive. If it was a red day, we went at it like crazy (particularly when I saw an egg symbol) and the result is now sat on my knee sucking my thumb. We were successful at first month of trying. I will certainly be going back to Persona once I've stopped breastfeeding. Another time you can't use it due to increased hormone release etc. COST... This is the painful bit!!! Starter Pack..consists of monitor and 2 packs of 8 tests (enough for 1st month of use)...@£64.95 Urine Tests...have to buy them every month...@£9.95... Read review

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Advantages: unobtrusive
Disadvantages: It didn't work on me

.... Watch/monitor on wrist and away you go. Mine worked well for around 3 uses then stopped, exchanged it for another one. Same thing happened 6 times. Eventually the company said to return it yet again and that they couldn't send another one as I must have too much electricity in my body and it is ME who stops it working. So beware if you are staticly charged then it may happen to you. I have friends who swear by them, think there brilliant. Helps them to work to their full potential without over doing it. So if you know of any other heart monitor that allows those of us who are electrically challenged to wear them then please let me know. I'd certainly like to get another.... Read review

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