Study Finds Home Blood Pressure Cuffs May Not Be Accurate Unlisted Video

Most home blood pressure devices sold in Australia, and possibly elsewhere, may not be accurate.
A new analysis has revealed that the machines may not have been validated for accuracy.
According to UPI, this could lead to misdiagnoses or inappropriate treatment and medication.
The analysis shows that just 6% of 972 devices available in Australia underwent testing to verify accurate readings.
The models tested include devices sold by e-commerce retailers like Amazon and eBay.
More than half the blood pressure monitors on the market were wristband models, and none had been validated.
According to the study, just over 18% of arm cuff blood pressure devices had been validated