Japanese Study Concludes That Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Controls Hypertension.

PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 27, 2008 – Japanese Study concludes that home blood pressure monitoring results in better control of hypertension. The First Aid Warehouse increases its range of British Hypertension Society validated blood pressure monitors, including A&D, Microlife and Omron brands.

Measuring blood pressure at home can give up to 50% better control of hypertension.

In a recent study, published in the Journal of Human Hypertension 2008, Japanese patients taking anti-hypertensive medication were monitored by researchers. Of these, 77% regularly monitored their blood pressure at home, and 23% did not. Those patients who took their blood pressure at home, were 46% more likely to hit a target of 140/90 mmHg in the morning, 36% more likely in the evening and 23% more likely when having their blood pressure checked in the doctor's surgery.

According to another study at the University of Birmingham, almost 10% of the adult population now take their own blood pressure at home, the most likely self-testers being retired, university educated , and living in an affluent area . Those who monitor their blood pressure at home are more likely to use other home tests, such as glucose and cholestrol.

Dr Richard McManus, study leader and senior lecturer in primary care at the university, said the benefits of self-testing included”better control of hypertension and a reduced 'white coat' effect.”

Mild to moderate exercise can also help in the fight against hypertension and weight loss, with pedometer use encouraging people to monitor their progress, and go just that little bit further. Researchers at Stanford University noted that results were even better when patients were given a daily step goal to achieve, with an increased activity of over 2000 steps a day in pedometer users compared with controls. Systolic blood pressure fell by an average of 3.8mmHg

Study leader Dr Dena Bravata, said: ‘Pedometers can increase users' physical activity by about a mile per day. They are particularly useful for sedentary people.

The First Aid Warehouse is committed to enabling people to monitor their blood pressure accurately and effectively, only stocking monitors from manufacturers who have products validated by the British Hypertension Society. These manufacturers include A&D, Microlife and Omron. First Aid Warehouse is the UK's premier supplier of medical equipment and accessories, a one-stop shop for high quality, great value First Aid Kits, Blood Pressure Monitors and First Aid Equipment and Medical Supplies for medical professionals and the care industry and the general public. With a wealth of industry knowledge, the online e-commerce platform provides a safe and secure environment to purchase from. They accept all major credit and debit cards and welcome orders from members of the public and health organizations including Primary Care Trusts, Care Homes, Surgeries, schools etc. If you wish to set up a business account, you can contact them either via sales@firstaidwarehouse.co.uk or on 0845 6121217

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