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What Is a Blood Pressure Monitor and Why Would You Need One? Your blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office only shows your numbers at that moment. A home monitor lets you check it often, which ...

Smart home blood pressure monitors connect to smart devices or apps to record readings. These devices are often usable by more than one person and can record more readings than other monitors.

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Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure is above 130/80 mmHg.