Home BP testing with a pacemaker

[Fio1331]

I've been recommended to monitor my BP with a home device, but have recently had a pacemaker fitted. I've downloaded a few manuals of budget BP monitors and seen 'not suitable for use with a pacemaker' in the instructions!

I'd love to know what models other people have found that are OK to use in my circs, and don't break the bank.

Thanks in advance.

[Hidden]

I have a pacemaker and use an omron machine bought from Argos £30. Recommended by my Doctor.

[Fio1331 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🙂

[Callista in reply to Hidden]

My GP said that my arrhythmia maybe resulting in inaccurate readings when using a home BP reader although I too was recommended to purchase one by my cardiology team

[RufusScamp]

I have a pacemaker, and use a home monitor for BP with no problems.

[sturon]

It is best to invest in a good quality one rather than a cheap one that gives false results. Omron is one recommended by many.

[Hidden in reply to sturon]

OMRON here as will, all in one upper arm cuff one, check out Boots they have it on offer every now and then.

Original retail price { does that actually mean anything anymore ? } was over the £100 quid mark { yeah I know } but I got it for 39.99.

Works like a simple dream and those that need the readings seem happy.

Take care

[Alphakiwi]

I use a Omron HEM- RML31 bp monitor. About $110 in New Zealand.I also have an Emay portable ECG monitor but that foesntwork correctly now since having a 2 lead Pacemaker fitted.

You can get a home monitor for your pacemaker. My pacemaker technician told me not to bother with it since i am attending pacer clinic every 6 months.

[Bingo88]

I have a pacemaker and have never heard of this. I have a Omron b.p monitor had it a fair few years. You can get them from Argos/ Salisbury s as it is now. About 20 quid. Hope this helps. Brian

[Fio1331]

Thanks everyone - overwhelming vote for Omron by the looks of it! 😁

[Alison_L]

I have an ICD and use an Omron, as well as others at the Cardiac Rehab where I volunteer. No one has suggested I shouldn't use them, or that they will be inaccurate because of the ICD.

[Fio1331 in reply to Alison_L]

Yes, looking at the Omron manuals they seem fine. This was just the advice I needed. Can't remember the makes of the others I researched but I presume some over the counter ones must use slightly different technologies? (Or they're just being over-catious in their warnings!) Anyway Omron have good range at good prices so that's the way I'll go. 👍