Omron HEM-790IT Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Omron Health Management Software

Product Description

OMRON HEM-790IT AUTOMATIC BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WITH COMFIT CUFF & OMRON HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AUTOMATIC BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WITH ADVANCED OMRON HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE; 1-TOUCH OPERATION ; EXTRA-LARGE DIGITAL DISPLAY; FEATURES HYPERTENSION INDICATOR, MORNING HYPERTENSION INDICATOR, IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT & EXCESSIVE BODY MOTION; 2-PERSON/200 TOTAL MEASUREMENT MEMORY WITH DATE & TIME STAMP; TRUREAD MODE CALCULATES THE AVERAGE OF 3 MEASUREMENTS AT 1 MINUTE INTERVALS ; FEATURES 8-WEEK MORNING & 8-WEEK EVENING AVERAGES PER USER; COMFIT CUFF ARMS 9"17" IN CIRCUMFERENCE; INCLUDES AC ADAPTER, CARRYING CASE, CD ROM, USB CABLE & BATTERIES; 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Amazon.com Product Description
Not only does the HEM-790IT Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor utilize Omron's patented IntelliSense technology, but it also features the innovative Comfit Cuff. The ComFit Cuff is pre-formed for a quick and proper fit that is perfect for both medium and large-sized arms (nine to 17 inches). It's easy to apply the cuff to your arm without any assistance -- simply wrap the cuff around your arm and press start. In seconds your blood pressure and pulse are displayed on the large digital panel. Proven time and time again, Omron's IntelliSense technology ensures accurate, clinically-proven, and comfortable readings. And with a 90 memory recall with date and time stamp, you can track your blood pressure and pulse progress as you work towards a healthier lifestyle.

Customer Reviews

Reliable, consistent, durable and accurate.
Outstanding quality, consistency and accuracy! At the end of the day that is all you can ask from a blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer). A few things to bear in mind: In consecutive readings done at the same time, you will see a trend from higher to lower blood pressure as you "learn" to lower your own pressure. Also, your blood pressure at home will be lower than that you obtain at your doctor's office until you learn to overcome the anxiety normally associated with the doctor's office. This is normal and is one of the main reasons to obtain a home blood pressure monitor. Also, your pressure will fluctuate from day to day and even during a blood pressure monitoring session.

Let me give you an example: My heart rate is anywhere from 52 to 58. As the blood pressure cuff deflates your systolic pressure is the first pulse that the unit detects. The cuff pressure deflates 5-10 mm between each heart beat. So, depending on the timing of your pulse, your pressure reading will fluctuate approximately 5-10 mm systolic and diastolic. When your pressure is taken manually the operator can regulate the rate of deflation of the cuff so as to reduce the measurement error. So don't automatically assume that the gauge is not giving accurate readings! Trust me, it is.

This monitor has been extensively tested against measurements obtained at the doctor's office and has been determined to be as accurate a method of determining blood pressure as you would obtain at the doctor's office - actually, more accurate since the anxiety factor is eliminated.

For some reason, when I purchased this item, it was cheaper than the Omron HEM-780, so purchasing it was a no brainer! I saved $5. Is it worth a little more than the HEM-780? It does have a few more bells and whistles including the software. But it is essentially the same unit. If you think you'd use the software which is kind of slick then by all means get this unit rather than the 780. Personally, I would definitely pay MORE, now that I have it and have used it, for this unit. The software if very helpful in keeping your BP records. Otherwise, the units are nearly identical in producing consistent accurate results.

So if you are looking for the best home blood monitor device on the market look no further. Just realize that there are minor variances in the readings attributable to fluctuations in your blood pressure and slight measurement error. I would also recommend the unit with the software - this can come in very handy in tracking your BP and its fluctuations. It also can provide you with a printed record of your readings for your doctor.

I heartily endorse this product.

This one works - but....
I like it - it works. The software keeps track - but the software needs work.
I wrote to the company - there are several issues:
1. There's no way to edit the data. With two users it's easy to not have the right one selected when you take a reading. After uploading, the only way to edit the data is to export to Excel, edit, erase the database and then import the corrected data.
2. It's stored in an Access database, but it's password protected - why?
3. The user cannot direct where the database is kept, it's in the Programs folder on the OS drive.

The device works great, but the software...

Omron HEM-790IT Blood Pressure Monitor
Great product. Functions exactly as described. Be aware that as of September 2007, the Omron Health Management software is not qualified for Windows Vista and documentation indicates it will only run on Windows 2000 and XP. Omron told me they do not have a plan for qualifying it on Vista at this time. However, I tried installing it on Vista, skipping the installation of .Net Framework Version 1.0 (because Vista's .Net version at this time is 3.0). The installation proceeded without event and the software worked fine. Omron has a software update/documentation web presence where I assume a Vista-qualified version of software will be available when released.