Commonly Asked Questions
Why Is It Important To Control My Blood Pressure?
Left uncontrolled, hypertension can place an incredible amount of stress on your heart and arteries, both of which become forced to work harder to keep blood flowing in a healthy manner throughout the body. Over time, this stress can result in health problems including
Intended Use
Walgreens blood pressure monitors are intended for home use. They are noninvasive, meaning no part of the monitor enters your body, and provide systolic, diastolic and pulse measurements. Walgreens monitors are recommended for use by people over the age of 18 and are not suitable for clinical use.
Accuracy
Walgreens monitors have been clinically tested against a scientific device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the gold standard in blood pressure measurement. All Walgreens monitors have performed equivalent to measurements taken with this scientific device and are within the accuracy limits prescribed by the American National Standard for Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers.
Measurement Method
Walgreens monitors measure blood pressure and pulse by using what’s called an oscillometric method, meaning they measure the fluctuations in pressure. This is done by first wrapping a fitted cuff around the upper arm (or wrist, depending on the model). The monitor then automatically fills the cuff with air creating pressure around the arteries inside the wrist. Mounted inside of the cuff is a special gauge that is capable of sensing the small oscillations
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