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Lindy · 04-13-2009, 08:28 AM

I've been shopping (on line) for a home blood pressure monitor. I found one (Omron 7300-W) that is sold as a WOMEN'S monitor, but I can't find anything specific about it that makes it for women.
Is this just marketing, or do women need a specialty blood pressure monitor? And, if so, why? I can't think of any reason, other than that maybe the men's version arm cuff might be too big for accuracy.

Lindy
(125 over 75 in Boston)

04-13-2009, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lindy Junkie	Blood Pressure Monitor -gender specific?? I've been shopping (on line) for a home blood pressure monitor. I found one (Omron 7300-W) that is sold as a WOMEN'S monitor, but I can't find anything specific about it that makes it for women. Is this just marketing, or do women need a specialty blood pressure monitor? And, if so, why? I can't think of any reason, other than that maybe the men's version arm cuff might be too big for accuracy. Lindy (125 over 75 in Boston)