When it comes to home blood pressure monitors, there are two main types: upper arm monitors and wrist monitors. Upper arm monitors are the most accurate, and they are recommended by doctors for ...

The American Heart Association recommends that anyone with high blood pressure (typically 130/80 mmHg or higher) should monitor their blood pressure at home. Regular monitoring helps your doctor ...

The AHA does not recommend using wrist or finger monitors to check your blood pressure at home. These devices tend to give unreliable readings since the blood vessels in your wrist and finger are ...