Which Omron blood-pressure monitor is best? A large portion of the population has high blood pressure that must be closely monitored to prevent debilitating and potentially fatal issues, including ...

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High blood pressure is a serious problem that puts extra strain on your arteries and heart. Untreated, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and a host of other nasty problems you ...

Getting your blood pressure checked has long been a staple of your average doctor’s visit. But Omron Healthcare wants people to know their blood pressure without having to trudge to the clinic. The ...

The FDA has granted a de novo clearance to a wearable device—with a form factor you’re familiar with—that can check patients for atrial fibrillation without relying on the electrical signals of the ...

This morning, Omron Healthcare announced that the HeartGuide wristwatch — a wearable oscillometric wrist blood pressure monitor unveiled earlier this year at CES 2018 — has received FDA clearance and ...

A few summers ago, I was sitting with my family on the porch when my dad began to feel abnormally warm and agitated. He had no chest pain and no trouble breathing, but to be safe, he decided to check ...

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For people with hypertension, using a home blood pressure monitor to keep track of their numbers can be helpful. But choosing an accurate device is crucial to getting good data. The American Heart ...

Wrist blood pressure monitors are a popular way to take blood pressure at home. Their small size and digital face make them convenient to use. Plus, many wrist monitors store past readings and can be ...