What is a good brand for a blood pressure reader? Or does it matter?

I am about to buy to my parents a digital/automatic wrist blood pressure reader off of the Internet. My question is if there are major differences between brands or pretty much any I get from eBay for example would be reliable? Thanks!

Hi Edgar,
Omron tends to make good units. Any unit can be damaged, though. You should always check a BP monitor against the human ear (in a Doc’s office). They can go out of whack too. So, this should be done annually. Stay away from the wrist type units. They’re easier to put on, but less accurate. W/a little practice, your parents will be able to use theirs easily. A decent monitor will run you about $60. Good Luck.

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