A high blood pressure monitor home kit is something health conscious individuals and persons suffering from hypertension would usually have in their house. However, a recent study suggests that such device is wrong most of the time, which put patients at more risk.  

A research made by Canadian experts revealed that home blood pressure monitors are not that reliable in giving the most accurate result. Some of the device tested were not accurate within five mmHg of blood pressure about 70 percent of the time.

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This inaccuracy according to experts could have serious repercussions for a person's health. Accurately monitoring a person's blood pressure is one of the key elements in treating diseases, like hypertension. That is why is should be made certain that home blood pressure readings are accurate.

"This study highlights why it is so difficult to treat hypertension. If the home blood pressure monitors were more accurate, we would have a better chance at successful treatment of hypertension," WebMD quoted medical expert at Northwell Health's Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, N.Y., Dr. Robert Courgi, as saying.

However, although there was an anomaly discovered while using home blood pressure monitors, other experts still contend on the necessity of using such device. What is important is do several measurement tests, for this will give practitioners a "bigger picture rather than just one snapshot in time."

The necessity of using blood pressure monitors is of great importance. However, one may not only rely on such device in determining the potential existence of hypertension.

Although symptoms of high blood pressure are vague, one should be on the look out for headaches, dizziness, nosebleeds, and chest pains. For these are some of the most common indicators of such illness.

If you suspect you may be suffering from an abnormal increase in blood pressure, a test should be done. If you are doubtful about the results, especially when using home monitors, consulting experts would be the best thing to do. 

Watch here below common symptoms of the disease: