This increases the risk of clots that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Thicker artery walls make the arteries more narrow and more likely to become clogged up. Eventually, your artery walls become less elastic and thicker, limiting blood flow throughout your body. This can lead to damaged and narrowed arteries since the higher pressure can damage your arteries and allow fats from your diet to collect in the arteries. Their inner lining is smooth so that blood flows freely, supplying vital organs and tissues with nutrients and oxygen. High blood pressure (Hypertension) is putting extra strain on your arteries and on your heart. Hypertension gradually increases the pressure of blood flowing through your arteries. Healthy arteries are flexible, strong and elastic. By monitoring your blood pressure you will know when to see a doctor and discuss preventive measures. Why is blood pressure measurement important?īlood pressure measurement is important because high blood pressure is an indication of an increased risk of health problems in the future. So it seems we need to wait for a while still before we can get our hands on this new innovation.
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Update : I wasn’t able to find the Omron HeartGuide BP8000-M on the Omron site in Europe and in the US if one tries to order one it says “Due to overwhelming consumer demand for HeartGuide, estimated shipping begins on September 15”. For someone who is recommended to measure blood pressure on a daily basis, this sounds like a really convenient option.
Omron just launched the device at CES in January 2019 at a price of 499 USD. Can any Smartwatch measure Blood Pressure? Yes, the Omron HeartGuide BP8000-M Smartwatch has a built-in oscillometric blood pressure measurement and it is also FDA cleared.