Omron Blood Pressure Monitors FAQs
OMRON blood pressure monitors are available at Blooms The Chemist and can help you monitor your blood pressure and heart health. Please read the instruction manual before using your Omron device.
Which OMRON blood pressure monitor is most accurate?
All OMRON blood pressure monitors are clinically proven accurate and provide blood pressure readings.
OMRON Blood pressure monitors have irregular heartbeat detection, which can assist with early diagnosis of high blood pressure. The irregular heartbeat detection notes when irregular heartbeats occur during your blood pressure readings, and an indicator icon appears.
If the icon continues to appear during your other blood pressure readings, we recommend that you consult with your healthcare professional.
Omron blood pressure monitors include a hypertension indicator, which notifies you when your blood pressure is outside the normal range according to international guidelines. This can help you have conversations about blood pressure with a medical professional.
A body movement detection indicator also alerts you of any body movements that will impact your blood pressure readings. We outline some of the common mistakes that you can make when taking your blood pressure at home below.
Can I claim a blood pressure monitor from Medicare?
Medicare doesn't usually cover at-home blood pressure monitors, except for home dialysis or when you rent an ambulatory monitor once a year.
An ambulatory blood pressure monitor measures blood pressure continuously for 24 hours and can be used to diagnose hypertension.
What is the most common mistake when taking blood pressure?
Some common mistakes when it comes to taking your blood pressure include:
It's also important to remember that your blood pressure varies many times a day, which is why it's important to track it at different times for accurate readings.
Some Omron blood pressure monitors include a cuff wrapping guide, which shows you how to wrap the cuff correctly to your arm with an 'OK' indicator.
Is there a free blood pressure monitor for seniors?
Unfortunately, there are no free blood pressure monitors available for seniors.
However, if you have private health insurance cover and it includes benefits for a blood pressure monitor, you may be able to get some of the cost rebated.
What is a normal blood pressure reading?
For most Australians, a normal or healthy blood pressure reading is around 120/88mmHg.
The first number is known as the systolic number, which indicates the pressure in the artery as the heart squeezes.
The second number is known as the diastolic number, and it is the pressure in the artery when the heart relaxes and is filled with blood.
High blood pressure is generally when you have a blood pressure reading of more than 140/90 that's been taken at two different times of the day.
Your doctor or medical professional can speak to you about what is a healthy range for your heart.
What is the difference between OMRON M7 and M6?
The key difference between the Omron M6 Comfort and the Omron M7 IT is the connectivity of the devices. The Omron M7 IT includes Bluetooth connectivity and can be paired with the Omron Connect app, which you can download on your smartphone.
The Omron M6 Comfort does not have Bluetooth connectivity and stores the blood pressure measurements in the monitor's memory.
The second number is known as the diastolic number, and it is the pressure in the artery when the heart relaxes and is filled with blood.
The Omron Connect App allows you to save and track your blood pressure measurements in the app and give you an overview of your blood pressure history.
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