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

Brand: Omron
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Features:

* Cleared by the FDA to help detect morning hypertension
* ComFit Cuff is pre-formed for a quick and proper fit for both medium and large sized arms (fits arms 9″ to 17″)
* 2 user – 200 total memory with date and time stamp
* Single Read Mode with Advanced Averaging takes individual readings and automatically displays the average of the last 3 readings taken within 10 minutes of each other
* Simple, silent, 1-touch automatic operation

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.

Omron Health Management Software
Take your health to the next level with the included Omron Health Management Software. This PC software provides a blood pressure and pulse graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. A morning/evening comparison graph tracks your morning and evening systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. You can also view your most common values and identify variations by time frame with the frequency distribution graph. The software is simple to use, and it supports multiple users. With just one click, you can download data via the HEM-790IT’s USB connection and see graphically displayed measurements on your computer screen in seconds.

Omron HEM-790IT Reviews
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.

Accuracy. My wife is a health care professional, and I am a software engineer. We own a HEM-790IT which we both use, and my wife has an Omron HJ-720IT pedometer, which she uses. Today we both took our BP using the Omron, then took it manually. The systolic was 4 low on the Omron, and the diastolic was 10 low on the Omron. We used the TruRead Mode, which takes three consecutive readings. We have found that this is more accurate than Single Mode. I would like to have it more accurate, but I find that all BP machines have some error, compared to manual reading, and this error is not too bad. At least it is consistent in reading low by the same amount. Software. I generally agree with the criticisms of other reviewers, about the software, but they are minor in nature, and I found the software to be reasonably adequate, and most people will enjoy using it. I installed the software on a Vista computer with no problems – use the install instructions for Windows XP. I agree with PajamaGuy – the data is kept in an Access database, which is password protected, and I am not given the password or any option to not have it password protected. I would like to be able to fix errors, such as when my wife or I take our BP with the wrong user selected. Most users will not want to use the Access database, so this will not matter to them.

OK, I got this cuff because I have a VERY picky physician. I haven’t been tracking my BP too well and was read the “riot act” in order to have me go and get a cuff. Well, he said that, no matter which cuff I got, HE would have to check it for accuracy, and that he rejects over half of all the cuffs he sees. BTW, don’t even think about getting a finger or wrist cuff. He rejects most all of them for inaccuracies of some sort. He also wanted me to email him my readings every month and he would call me in if he saw a problem trend. So I got this unit because it allows me to just download the readings and I could paste them into an email and everyone would be happy. And I got it from Amazon because they have an iron-clad return policy, just in case I needed to exercise it. Well, the day came that I sent in my first batch of readings and went in to have the unit (and me) checked. My doctor gave my cuff perfect marks. Its reading was within a couple points (dia/sys/pulse) of his personal reading taken a minute apart. He was also impressed with its trending features and alerts. He even wrote down the brand/model to pass on to other patients as the “doctor recommended” model of BP cuff. After all that, you may want to know how well the unit operates. Well, I don’t use the power adapter at all. Don’t even know why they include one. It’s been running strong on batteries since the day I got it (3 readings a day for 6 weeks now). When these batteries finally die, I’m glong to put in Li-Ions and see just how long they last. The cuff goes on easily and auto-inflates/deflates quickly without sacrificing accuracy. Once a week, I plug the base unit into a USB port on my computer and DL the data into the included “management” program. Overall, a pretty good program that slices/dices the data and displays it based on various criteria. I’m just scratching my head why it supports up to 1000 users, but OK. Except for the initial programming of the time/date/etc., I did ALL this without cracking the manual. I’m happy, my doctor’s happy, nuff said.

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Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff

Brand: Omron
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Features:

* Cleared by the FDA to help detect morning hypertension
* IntelliSense monitor inflates cuff to the ideal level with each use
* Large digital panel displays blood pressure and pulse readings
* Cuff fits arms 9 to 17 inches in circumference
* Main unit measures 5.16 x 3.31 x 6.09 inches (WxHxD)

Product Description
Not only does the HEM-780 automatic blood pressure monitor utilize Omron’s patented IntelliSense technology, but it also features the innovative ComFit Cuff. It’s easy to apply the cuff to your arm without assistance. Simply wrap the cuff around your arm and press START. In seconds, your blood pressure and pulse are displayed on the large digital display. The ComFit cuff is pre-formed for a quick and proper fit for both medium and large sized arms (fits arms 9″ to 17″). AC Adapter and four AA batteries are included. 5-year warranty

Omron HEM-780 Reviews
I haven’t had the chance to conpare this unit to the readings at the doctors office (taking them at the same time). But I have taken readings at the drug store and then 5 min later taking it at home. It does seem to give true readings. They has never been any really off readings. No wild swings.
It is very easy to use and comes with good instructions and a nice carrying case. Makes it easy to take on vacation with you. AC adapter makes it where you don’t have to worry about dead batteries.

As a primary care physician, I’ve seen a lot of BP monitors that my patients bring to the office to check for accuracy and other features. This one seems to be the best. The easy to apply cuff, auto inflation, its accuracy, the memory, the averaging feature, the AC converter all make it worth the slightly higher price over other Omrons, which I consider the most accurate brand. Since I too have high blood pressure, I decided to buy one myself!

I work for a major rx chain, have sold many of these models. This one is the best of the omron line. The cuff is awesome, easy to wrap around the arm. We sell this unit for 1oo bucks. I should have bought mine at amazon.