Lumiscope Blood Pressure Monitor

Back in 1974 Lumiscope saw a need for an electric home blood pressure monitor and decided to fill the need adding to their already extensive medical distribution line up. Lumiscope a leader in innovative medical supplies since the mid 1920’s recently became a part of Graham Field Health Products.
Currently there are 8 products in the Lumiscope blood pressure monitor line up. The monitors range in price from $20.00to $80.00 and include the upper arm types as well as the wrist types. The wrist type however is not really recommended for accuracy.

Information

Your blood pressure is the pressure that your blood flow exerts on your arteries. There are two types of blood pressure measured systolic which is the higher pressure from the heart contracting and diastolic which is the lower pressure from when your heart detracting or relaxing.

To read your blood pressure you need to understand that normal is around 120/80 with 120 being the systolic and 80 being the diastolic pressures.

Why should I use Lumiscope blood pressure monitors?

A lot of times the blood pressure reading you get at the doctors office is a little higher then it should be due to nervousness. This could cause you to be improperly diagnosed with hypertension which of course will cause even more nervousness and a higher reading. Using a Lumiscope blood pressure monitor at home when you are at your most comfortable will remove the nervousness from the equation making it easier for a correct diagnosis. If you do have hypertension home monitoring can also help your doctor with a treatment plan. When you know what is normal for you differences that may be cause for concern can be quickly addressed and treated, saving you the possibility of a heart attack or stroke.

How to take your blood pressure: Tips

To use a Lumiscope blood pressure monitor correctly may take a little practice so here are a few tips to help:
Relax: Before using a Lumiscope blood pressure monitor or any other device you must first be relaxed for ten or fifteen minutes. Sit relatively still and avoid exercise, alcohol, tabbacco, and caffeine for at least 30 minutes before taking your pressure.

Cuff placement: Cuff placement is very important Improper placement can cause a wrong reading when using your Lumiscope blood pressure monitor. The cuff should be place midway on the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder. The cuff for your Lumiscope blood pressure monitor should be 2 to 3 centimeters above the elbow. You will also need to prop your arm on a table so that your arm is level with your heart.
If you need to take multiple readings then wait ten minutes between readings.

Your blood pressure will be higher in the morning and you also should empty your bladder before reading your pressure as a full bladder will result in a higher reading.

Using a Lumiscope blood pressure monitor at home is very easy but you need to do things the correct way. As with any blood pressure monitor you will need to take it with you to your doctor appointments to make sure your calibrations are correct.