BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Omron Healthcare, Inc.
the number one brand recommended by doctors in the home blood
pressure category, is simplifying home blood pressure monitoring
for consumers with the launch of its new product line. According to
research from the American Heart Association (AHA), the best way to
predict the risk of stroke or heart attack due to high blood
pressure is through systematic monitoring at home rather than
periodic checks in the doctor’s office(1). Long recognized for
their accuracy and ease-of-use, the newest offerings from Omron
make it easier for people to stay on top of their blood pressure
between visits to their doctor.
“High blood pressure often shows no symptoms which is why it is
important to alert consumers to monitor their blood pressure at
home between doctor’s visits,” said Jeff Ray, Omron Healthcare’s
senior product manager, blood pressure. “We have redesigned our
entire product line and packaging, making it easier for consumers
to understand which product is best for them. Our new features
ensure they are getting an accurate reading every time they use an
Omron product.”
The Importance of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
One out of three adults in the U.S. suffers from hypertension
(high blood pressure)(2) and research shows home blood pressure
monitoring can be vital to reducing a patient’s risk of stroke,
heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure(3). The AHA also
reports that hypertension affects over 74 million people in the
United States, and often has no symptoms, which is why many people
refer to it as “the silent killer.”
Monitoring blood pressure at home is one of the most important
things people can do to reduce their risk of a heart attack or
stroke. More than 50 percent of people with high blood
pressure who monitor at home show an improvement in medication
compliance and are quicker to take action(3). With that in
mind, it’s critical to use a home
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