LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff
May 26, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Hypertension Monitor Reviews
Product Description
The UA-789 is a home blood pressure monitor that accommodates consumers with larger sized arms. The cuff is coupled with a high speed motor for a fast and comfortable reading. It is also equipped with Irregular Heartbeat Detection, which provides blood pressure and pulse rate measurements even when an Irregular Heartbeat occurs, and HeartWise Technology which measures blood pressure on inflation while filtering out ambient noise on deflation. With an extra display, large buttons for easy operation and AC Power Adapter, this monitor offers speed, reliability and convenience to an untapped market segment.
Product Description
Features of the A&D Medical Extra Large Arms Blood Pressure Monitor: The UA789 is a home blood pressure monitor that accommodates consumers with larger sized arms. Never before offered in home monitoring, A&D introduces the extra large cuff to the retail market. The cuff is coupled with a high speed motor for a fast and comfortable reading. The UA789 is also equipped with Irregular Heartbeat Detection, which provides blood pressure and pulse rate measurements even when an Irregular Heartbeat occurs, and HeartWise Technology which measures blood pressure on deflation. With an extra large display, large buttons for easy operation and an AC Power Adapter, this monitor offers speed, reliability and convenience to people who need an accurate blood pressure monitor that meets their specific needs. AccuFit Extra Large Cuff fits arms ranging from 16.5″ – 23.6″ (42 – 60 cm). HeartWise technology. High performance inflation motor. AC Power Adapter included. Irregular Heartbeat Detection. Pressure Rating Indicator. 60 memory recall. Illuminated Start Button. Time and date with three alarms. Latex free. Trilingual instructions and quick start guide (English, French, Spanish). Four week blood pressure logbook included.
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I bought this product after a good amount of research among leading manufacturers of home blood pressure monitors including Omron and Microlife. I also currently own an Omrom and wasn’t particularly impressed with the accuracy of the readings.
The BHS (British Hypertensive Society) publishes ratings and I carefully evaluated the ones that received the highest A/A rating as well as some of the newer offerings from these manufacturers that hadn’t as yet been rated.
I went with this product primarily because it seems to be the only one with the extra large cuff (also offers a regular cuff option UA-280) and seemed accurate. After having had it for some time now I couldn’t be more pleased. Readings are quick, machine is quiet and most important very consistent and accurate.
Highly recommend this monitor.
I bought this product because it was the only automatic monitor with a cuff this big that I could find. It works well.
The LifeSource UA-789 Blood Pressure Monitor was purchased to replace an aging household monitor. However, I did use both just to compare the readings. Both had very similar readings and since my previous monitor was always well trusted I would consider the UA-789 to be accurate. A couple of household members also compared the readings before or after doctor checkups. Again, the UA-789 performed very well and had comparable readings to the doctor offices.
This particular model is one of the few that come with an extra large cuff. The extra large cuff comes in handy, but since this particular monitor was going to be used by several people I also purchased the LifeSource UA-281 Blood Pressure Monitor Cuff, Large (14.2″ – 17.7″). Interchanging the large and extra large cuff is quick and simple. No hassles at all.
The unit is fairly quiet, although not the quietest on the market. It tends to be very quick, but there are times where it takes a little extra time to get a reading (this could be user error in the fitting of the cuff to the arm). The numbers on the screen are large and it also shows a graph (with a red, yellow, and green area) that indicates where the blood pressure is high or low.
You have the option of using the included power cord or batteries with this unit. I tend to just use the power cord and it works like a charm. Overall, this was a great purchase and recommended to anyone.
5.0 out of 5 stars
X-Large Cuff works great!
LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff
This product is working great for my husband.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty darn accurate!
Being in our mid sixty’s, we are both concerned over our vital statistics and want to monitor them daily. This item is easy to use and very accurate.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blood Pressure Monitor
My doctor advised me to test my blood pressure at home. My biggest problem was finding a unit that could be used at home that had an x-large cuff.
5.0 out of 5 stars
BP Monitor for Large People
It is so important to have the right cuff so that you can measure your BP accurately. The Life source monitor is easy to use and excellent for the job.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easier to use than Omron
After using the Omron and their “Comfit” cuff I found this unit to be exceptional. The down side is that there is not USB connection to your PC but for me, I needed the Extra…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Needed an extra large cuff with a BP monitor
Need to get a BP monitor and as a weightlifter I have the same issues with IPOD bands..they are too small.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Xtra large cuff
You may want to think twice about ordering the unit with the extra large cuff. I’m 6″3″ 300lbs + This cuff is way to big for my arm. It actually fits my upper thigh!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool Monitor
Couldn’t be happier with this monitor. The cuff is large — The monitor is consistent with readings and the whole set-up is easy to use!
3.0 out of 5 stars
too big!
I was pleased to find an extra large cuff, but this was too big for a guy with an 18″ arm! Very generous sizing- you may want to opt for the model with the large cuff which is…