BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — A recent
research review has concluded that home blood pressure monitors can
help people keep their blood pressure in check and possibly cut
down on medication – as long as patients and their doctors
put those home readings to good use(1). For years, Omron
Healthcare, Inc. has reminded Americans how important home blood
pressure monitoring is when it comes to reducing their risk of a
heart attack or stroke, and truly wants people to take the news to
heart in 2011.
“Studies have proven that monitoring blood pressure not only in
the doctor’s office, but also at home, is vital to reducing the
risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure,”
said Ranndy Kellogg, Omron Healthcare vice president of marketing
and product development. “With February being American Heart Month,
it’s the perfect time to keep your heart health top-of-mind and
take a step in monitoring your own health with a home blood
pressure monitor.”
In fact, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends people
with high blood pressure should purchase an accurate monitor and
take regular readings at home(2). With a home monitor, blood
pressure readings are made easier and can be used in tandem with
those from the doctor’s office. In short, a combination of
proper readings at home and in the doctor’s office can successfully
manage high blood pressure.
Blood Pressure Doesn’t Affect Me, Right?It is estimated that
heart disease costs around $300 billion in the United States when
you factor in medicines, surgeries, health care services and loss
in productivity(3). Once more, high blood pressure affects nearly
one in three adults in the U.S., or more than 73 million people(4).
The AHA has dedicated the entire month of February to shedding
light on heart health in an effort to draw more attention to the
many ways Americans can take preventative measures to protect their
hearts.
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