Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff
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Customer Reviews of Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff
Customer Review: Great Monitor for self study of blood pressures.
Summary: 5 Stars
The HEM-780 BP Monitor is great for home study. I am able to establish relationships of blood pressure to various time periods of the day. Also it can show the various effects created by different beverages with [...] such as coffee, soda, etc...
However it's another story when you try and tell a doctor or nurse your average blood pressure by showing them the results. The physicians tend to rely on one test by a nurse or themselves at the time they give the test. This is to bad, it allows for misdianosis and over perscribing of medications. I have had these conflicts with more than one doctor and many nurses.
I believe this BP moniter is excellent for averaging results and the medical community needs to accept averaging over a single test.
I have been an EMT for 6 years and have done thousands of blood pressure readings. A single test on any meter or monitor is far from acturate for blood pressure evaluation.
I can tell you this! If a doctor or nurse informs you that your blood pressure in high and wants to put you on blood pressure meds or restrictions, buy a very good monitor such as the Omron HEM-780 Automatic and log the results for yourself. It's up to you to protect your body system for yourself from over medication which in some cases can be very dangerous. Get as many opinions as possible. Good luck!
Customer Review: Convenient and accurate
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this unit about 5 months ago and use it daily, first thing in the morning. I have it set up adjacent to my computer and it returns an average of three readings while I wait for my computer to boot up. It is very convenient and has become a part of my daily routine. The cuff goes on quickly an easily and one button push is all it takes.
I do not find the logging feature useful because I use an APP (HeartWise) on my iPhone which tracks BP, pulse and weight and also provides excellent charts and graphs to make sense of it all. This is a simple, fast system that I actually use!
I was concerned about accuracy when I bough the unit so I compared it against a manual BP cuff/stethoscope (which I used for many years as an ambulance squad member) and found the readings essentially the same. Over time, the consistency of readings has reinforced my confidence in this unit's accuracy. It is important to establish a consistent routine to get useful results. I sit, relaxed in the same chair, using the same arm at the same time of day for consistency. I do take readings at other times but not regularly. The goal for me is to be aware of my BP and confident in the accuracy of the values, and the Omron unit makes that easy.
I would recommend this unit to anyone!
Customer Review: Accurate, easy to use. Love the multi-user mode.
Summary: 5 Stars
We've had this blood pressure monitor for 2 years now. It still works great and is in good shape. Both my husband and I have brought the machine into our doctor appointments so they could compare the unit reading to their BP reading. This machine seems to match fairly well, so I'd say it's accurate enough over long term use. However, I will say that sometimes I can get a reading that just seems nuts. If I take my BP again, the reading will seem more "normal" for me. Not sure why it occasionally has out of whack readings.
The HEM-780 has a feature we really like - the 2 user mode. There is a slide switch above the start/stop switch which allows you to record the BP reading for 2 different users. This means my husband and I can use the machine without getting confused on which reading is which - even better when you take into account the large memory this unit has. I usually let our BP readings store up for a while and then copy them over to a spreadsheet to chart our BP over time. Very helpful for tracking long term trends.
This unit does not eat batteries (we use the rechargeable "Sanyo Eneloop" batteries), they seem to last a reasonably long time. Another plus.
So, easy to use, fairly accurate, good battery usage - I definitely recommend.
Customer Review: Easy and Accurate
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Omron HEM-780 Blood Pressure Monitor in order to monitor the blood pressure of an elderly parent that is living with me. The monitor is very simple to use, and has proven very accurate ... as compared with blood pressure readings taken from Hospice nurses visiting at home, and from blood pressure readings taken at a doctor's office (both taken within a half hour of a reading by the Omron monitor). It's inexpensive, easy to use, and accurate - not much else needs to be said! But... I will say a little more anyway (lol)! There is also the ability to get weekly and monthly averages, as the system maintains a database of previous readings. Useful for following changes in blood pressure over time, and the significance of a particular reading (we are all different and what is "normal" for one person, is not for another...) The system tracks averages for 2 people and also has the ability for a "guest" to use it without messing up either of the average readings for the two "prime" users. The system can either take a single reading, or use an average of 3 readings to come up with the blood pressure. I use the average of 3 readings, with 30 seconds between readings. It's all automatic, and very easy to set up!
Highly recommended
Customer Review: Outstanding quality, consistency and accuracy!
Summary: 5 Stars
Outstanding quality, consistency and accuracy! At the end of the day that is all you can ask from a blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer). A few things to bear in mind: In consecutive readings done at the same time, you will see a trend from higher to lower blood pressure as you "learn" to lower your own pressure. Also, your blood pressure at home will be lower than that you obtain at your doctor's office until you learn to overcome the anxiety normally associated with the doctor's office. This is normal and is one of the main reasons to obtain a home blood pressure monitor. Also, your pressure will fluctuate from day to day and even during a blood pressure monitoring session. So don't automatically assume that the gauge is not giving accurate readings! Trust me, it is.
This monitor has been extensively tested against measurements obtained at the doctor's office and has been determined to be as accurate a method of determining blood pressure as you would obtain at the doctor's office - actually, more accurate since the anxiety factor is eliminated.
So if you are looking for the best home blood monitor device on the market look no further. Just made sure and trust it!
I heartily endorse this product.