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Suits a skinny arm!
I had been using an Omron HM 780 for about two years and had nothing against it except for the fact the arm- cuff is thick and rigid and never seemed to get really tight around my thin arm.
Although the 712C model does not have as many features as the 780 one, it warns of the all-important irregular heart beat. Many of the features of the 780 I don't feel I...
Works OK
It takes some practice to get your blood pressure right. If you have a large arm, you may have to buy an over-sized cuff, at an additional charge. If you don't, you'll receive abnormally high BP readings. Over all, I'm satisfied with the performance and ease of use.
I had been using an Omron HM 780 for about two years and had nothing against it except for the fact the arm- cuff is thick and rigid and never seemed to get really tight around my thin arm.
Although the 712C model does not have as many features as the 780 one, it warns of the all-important irregular heart beat. Many of the features of the 780 I don't feel I need.
I compared readings from the two models and they were very close, but I feel more comfortable with the 712C's flexible arm-cuff. The maximum circumference of your arm for this unit is 13 inches so if your arm is muscular or heavy you will not be able to use this cuff. Be sure to select the box for the 9" to 13" cuff as you will pay much more for the larger cuff which is also available.
The 712C model is very reasonable in price, some $23.00 less than the 780, so if it can accommodate your arm and if you don't need all the advanced features I heartily recommend it over the more expensive one.
One caveat: the 712C does not come with an AC adapter or the required four AA batteries. I was able to use the adapter from the 780 set, but the unit will run fine on the batteries alone.
The Omron 712C is a very nice unit at a remarkably low price. Just bear in mind that the low price is for the smaller cuff only.
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This cuff is easy to use, the readings appear to be accurate (they jibe with readings in the doctor's office), and the batteries are lasting longer than I expected. Inflation is somewhat noisy, so you may want to close your office door if you're measuring your BP at work. Cuffs are transferable between OMRON products; the large cuff from my manual bp monitor works just fine on this battery-powered monitor. Also, somewhat to my surprise, the action of manually inflating the cuff does not seem to affect readings; the numbers are similar between both monitors. The cuff automatically inflates to 170 mmHG; if it senses that it needs to go higher, it will continue to inflate to 210 mmHG, and you can force it to go even higher if your systolic pressure is really high. No frills, except for a memory bank that retains 14 readings (blood pressure, pulse). Highly recommended.
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This review is from: Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense (Health and Beauty)
My doctor recommended I purchase this product and was asked to bring it in to establish its accuracy. He tested it and it passed with flying colors! It was extremely accurate when compared to his office blood pressure unit. I highly recommend this product.
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This review is from: Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense (Health and Beauty)
I have used the Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor for over a month. At first the readings were so inconsistant I thought the unit was faulty. After about a week of use the range of readings got smaller. I belive that having a consistant position of your body and arm plus an accurate positioning of the cuff leads to more consistant results.
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This review is from: Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense (Health and Beauty)
After a doctor's check-up, my blood pressure was higher than it had ever been. I decided to take an active role in monitoring it so I ordered the Omron HEM-712C from Amazon. This machine was also rated rather high with Consumer Reports and the price was in-line with the suggested cost. It arrived in very short order and now both my wife and I monitor our BP ourselves. Good product at a very reasonable price.
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This review is from: Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense (Health and Beauty)
Although the price for this monitor is reasonable, the accuracy is very close to the professional models. One caveat, if you don't have small arms, buy the larger cuff. It will not work well if your arms are even slightly bigger than recommended. It is lightweight and easy to use. I like the fact that it can store recordings for reference.
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This review is from: Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense (Health and Beauty)
Initially I was a little skeptical about buying an automatic or a manual BP machine. The automatic is usually associated with errors and a manual requires a second person measuring your BP.
Finally opting for a aumatic one, dilema shifted to whether to buy the latest model or a cheaper one. I finally decided to buy this one to balance all out.
The higher models have those special cuffs, memory, etc features which I didn't think were very usefull for me. Having an average arm, this cuff fits me well and comfortable.
I tested it with different people and haven't seen erronious reading.
Just apply the cuff as suggested in the manuals and let the monitor do its work. The readings have been consistant and mostly correct.
I would recommend to all who donot prefer the manual monitor and don't want to spend extra money on 'just extra' features.
My two thumbs up for this product.
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This review is from: Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense (Health and Beauty)
I am a clinical pharmacist and I bought this primarily to show my patients how to check their blood pressure (BP) at home. I have seen quite a few BP machines my patients use and I usually check the machine readings against my own which is done manually. The HEM-712C is one that is inexpensive but gives accurate readings. Do keep in mind that the literature suggests that most machines made after 2000 should be accurate and technique matters more:
1) Know how to use your machine. Read the manual.
2) Sit down for a least 5 minutes before checking your BP
3) Do not talk while checking BP. The sensor can pick up the vibration
4) When you are have a full stomach or need to go to the restroom, readings are not accurate
5) Do not wear tight clothing or cross your legs when checking BP
(Note: wrist and finger BP machine are generally not as accurate)
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This review is from: Omron HEM-712C Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense (Health and Beauty)
This is a very easy to use piece of equipment. It's also accurate compared to my doctor's office device. If you need or want a blood pressure monitor, you should seriously consider this one.
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If you are looking for a BP monitor that is automated but not expensive and want a memory storage capablity. This monitor could be what you are looking for.
This monitor allows you to press a button and have the machine do the rest and give you an accurate measurement so that you can make a decision regarding your health.
I would recommend it to anyone looking for a way to keep accurate tabs on your BP and pulse.
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