What types of blood pressure monitors are there?

Sphygmomanometers mainly include clinic sphygmomanometers, ambulatory blood pressure monitors, and home self-test sphygmomanometers. Their characteristics and functions are different. Sphygmomanometers mainly include the following types: 1. Clinic sphygmomanometers: The most commonly used tools for measuring blood pressure by clinical medical staff, including mercury sphygmomanometers and electronic sphygmomanometers. 2. Ambulatory blood pressure monitors: It can measure blood pressure in real time for 24 hours or longer, providing more comprehensive blood pressure information, which is helpful in the diagnosis of white coat hypertension, concealed hypertension, refractory hypertension, etc. 3. Home self-test sphygmomanometer: Easy to use, It can reflect the patient's blood pressure in daily life, help evaluate the effect of antihypertensive treatment, and improve patient treatment compliance. The above is a related introduction to the type of sphygmomanometer. It should be noted that when measuring blood pressure, you should choose the appropriate sphygmomanometer and measure it according to the correct method. At the same time, for patients with hypertension, you should regularly measure blood pressure, follow the doctor's advice for treatment, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.