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The BHF only stock blood pressure monitors which have been clinically validated and BHIS approved for home use. This is to ensure that all devices are simple to use and provide accurate readings. Currently the BHF stock devices from 3 leading brands: Omron blood pressure monitors , Microlife blood pressure monitors and A&D blood pressure monitors .
Find the best blood pressure monitor for you. If your doctor has asked you to measure your blood pressure at home, they may be able to provide one that you can borrow. If you're buying your own device, the cheapest ones start from around £20 and are available in most local pharmacies and larger supermarkets.
- How Bp Monitors Are Added to The List
- Derivative Devices
- Wrist Devices
- Alternative Devices For Measuring Blood Pressure
- BIHS Statement on Derivative Devices 2023
The BIHS Blood Pressure Measurement Standing Committee reviews published validation reports on individual BP monitors against an established set of criteria. To meet these criteria, devices must pass the accepted standards of the ESH International Protocol 2010 (IP2)the Universal Standard (AAMI/ESH/ISO) 2019 or achieve a minimum B grade for both sy...
Devices that are listed as being derivative of other models have been approved for addition to these lists on the basis of information supplied to the BIHS by the manufacturer. This information has not been rigorously tested but has been accepted in good faith. Derivative devices are indicated on the list and the original model name is given in bra...
Wrist devices are subject to errors that are not presently evaluated in the available validation protocols. The most important source of error with wrist devices is the position of the arm in relation to the heart. A wrist device may fulfil the accuracy criteria of a validation protocol when strict attention is paid to having the wrist at heart lev...
In the absence of internationally agreed validation criteria for machines measuring pulse wave velocity, arterial stiffness or central blood pressure monitoring, the BIHS is not currently providing a list of such devices.
Devices that are listed as being derivative of other models have been approved for addition to these lists on the basis of information supplied to the BIHS by the manufacturer. This comprises a checklist of the key components of each monitor (including algorithm, pressure sensors, cuff size and construction, inflation/deflation processes) which the...
Checking your blood pressure at home with your own monitor is quick and easy and saves you having to make an appointment with your GP, as we know that's really difficult at the moment. All of our OMRON Blood Pressure monitors are BIHS (British & Irish Hypertension Society) Approved and include a 3-year device warranty.
Having your own blood pressure monitor means you can check to see if the steps you're taking to lower your blood pressure are working. Find one that suits you best on our online shop. Buy a blood pressure monitor
Here you will find details of blood pressure monitors that are suitable for home use compiled by the British (& Irish) Hypertension Society (BHS & BIHS) and is intended to provide a useful guide to help you choose a good quality validated machine that is approved by BIHS for to give accurate readings.
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Validated BP Monitors for Home Use We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our below list where a few monitors are not visible. Please view our downloadable list here for the most up to date information.
