Checking your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure. The Kärdio Blood Pressure Monitor is easy to use and has a high level of accuracy.
Unlike most blood pressure monitors, readings performed using the Kärdio Blood Pressure Monitor are screened to distinguish between benign irregular heartbeats and atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is the most common arrhythmia in older adults.
Atrial fibrillation causes irregular blood flow inside the heart, facilitating the formation of small blood clots in the atria. Subsequently, if a blood clot becomes dislodged it enters the circulation, creating a stroke risk. Patients identified with AF have a five times greater risk of suffering a stroke compared to the general population.
This device is essential for adults 50 years of age or older with hypertension because early AF detection and treatment significantly improves health outcomes and can save lives.
One in three Australian adults have high blood pressure (hypertension). If you’re one of them, then you may find a home blood pressure monitor is an essential tool for measuring your blood pressure daily. It can help you keep track of any unexpected changes in your health and tell you if you need to visit your doctor.
Why do I need to monitor my blood pressure at home?
Monitoring your blood pressure at home can:
Help with early diagnosis
Help track your treatment
Encourage better control with improved diet, physical activity and proper medication use
Cut your health care costs
Check if your blood pressure differs outside a medical office
How does it work?
The Kärdio Blood Pressure Monitor is a fully automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device for use on the upper arm. This monitor enables fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure and the pulse rate. This device offers clinically tested measurement protocols and very high accuracy. The monitor has been designed to be patient-friendly to use. It is suitable for use by the majority of adults for self-monitoring of blood pressure.
Need a script for blood pressure medication you take regularly or to speak to a doctor?
If you need a script for medication you are already on, you can access online scripts approved by our Australian-registered doctors seven days a week. Or if you would like to speak to a doctor, you can request a telehealth consultation.
