Managing your blood pressure (BP) readings is made easier with OMRON.
This page has been created to address common questions you may have.
Why do I have to measure my BP at home?
Isn’t taking BP at the clinic enough?
Research found wide variations in BP readings from one doc’s visit to the next, especially in people with known high BP. For more accurate measurements, take your BP at home regularly, 2-3 times a week.*
*Source: Harvard Health Letter, BP measurements vary widely at the doctor’s office
Researchers evaluated more than 7.7 million BP measurements. Each participant averaged 13 doctor visits during that time.
- You’re able to extend tracking of BP in the comfort of your own environment, avoiding white coat hypertension.
- Record multiple readings easily.
- Calculate your average BP values for a more reliable assessment of overall BP control.
- Help your doctors make more informed decisions about your treatment.
- Empower you to take control of your own health.
What does the number say?
BP is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries.
It is important to know if your BP reading is in the healthy range or not.
If left untreated, hypertension can cause heart attack, stroke, dementia, kidney disease, vision loss amongst the serious consequences.**
Systolic (SYS) BP measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
Diastolic (DIA) BP measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rest between beats.
| How to read my BP readings?^ | Systolic BP | Diastolic BP |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Range | Less than or equal to 134 | Less than or equal to 84 |
| Hypertension | 135 or higher | 85 or higher |
*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Causes
**International Society of Hypertension, Background information on high blood pressure (hypertension)
^2021 European Society of Hypertension practice guidelines for out-of-office BP measurement
When do you measure?
Take your BP within one hour of:
Same time, Morning & Evening
Where do you measure?
Take your measurement in a quiet & comfortable environment.
It’s important to find a quiet room which grants you privacy with minimal distractions. This would ensure that readings are taken when you are calm, which improves accuracy.
Being aware of what environment is best suited to get your accurate BP readings.
How do I ensure accurate readings?
Checklist:
30 minutes prior to measuring your BP, we advise against:
To achieve a state of relaxation, we recommend that you sit down for at least 5 minutes to rest prior to taking your measurements.
Follow these steps to maximize your reading’s accuracy:
1) Correct posture
- Sit at your chair, place the BP monitor on your table and straighten your back.
- Ensure that your back and arm is supported.
- Keep feet flat, legs uncrossed, keep still and do not talk.
2) Applying the cuff on your left arm
- Ensure that the tube side of the cuff is 1-2 cm above the inside elbow.
- Ensure that the air tube is on the inside of your arm.
- Wrap the cuff securely to prevent it from slipping during the measurement.
- Position your arm in front of you, around the level of your heart.
3) Press the Start/Stop button to start measuring
Manage your health smarter with OMRON connect app
80% of hypertensive patients are proven to improve their BP readings with regular BP tracking using OMRON connect within 12 months.*
Learn MoreWhat can OMRON connect do for you?
How to install OMRON connect app?
*OMRON Internal Study from November 2021 to October 2022
