A&D Medical Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use, UA-789AC - Upper Arm Precise BP Machine - Extra Large Cuff (16.5-23.6" / 42-60cm Range) 1-User, Easy to Use, Adults, AC Adapter

This is a great BP machine. The cuff is large, which is exactly what I needed—no pinching or fit issues at all. If you’ve got a bigger arm size, it’s definitely worth it. The machine is accurate, and the fact that it plugs in gives it enough power to inflate properly. Worth the higher price tag.

This is a review of the LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff.The LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor is one of the few BP monitors on the market that comes with an Extra LARGE cuff. The accufit cuff is easy to place on the arm and easy to adjust for an accurate reading. There is a 2 inch yellow mark on the cuff that must be placed over the arrtery in order to get an accurate reading.Then with one touch of a button the LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor starts to inflate the cuff to give you an accurate reading regarding your blood pressure. The monitor will store 60 total readings, 30 for the morning and 30 for the evening. When you turn on the machine it gives you your last reading for both your BP and Pulse.One of the problems in getting an accurate BP reading is making sure one uses the correct size BP cuff. If the BP cuff is too small -- your reading will be higher than your actual BP.Another issue is proper positioning while having your BP monitored. It is important that one sit in a chair with both feet flat on the floor and the arm the machine is monitoring must be at the same level as your heart. Rest your arm next to the machine on a hard flat surface.Do not move, clench your hand into a fist or talk while the monitor is taking a BP reading. Take your BP in a relatively quiet area where the machine will not pick up background noise resulting in an inaccurate reading.By following a few simple guidelines the LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with Accufit Extra Large Cuff will accurately and dependably monitor your blood pressure for years.A nice bonus is the AC adapter and a carrying case that comes standard with this monitor. This makes it easy to take your monitor on vacation or to the doctor's office on your next appointment.Be aware that most wrist BP cuffs tend not to be very accurate and are hard to place correctly for an accurate reading.When you purchase a blood pressure monitor be sure to take it with you to your doctor's office and compare readings. This will let you see how accurate your machine is compared to the doctor's manual BP monitor and also let the nurse/doctor see that you are properly fitted and using the machine correctly.If more than one person needs to be monitored in your home additional sized BP cuffs can be purchased for this machine and I have included the links for those items below. LifeSource UA-281 Blood Pressure Monitor Cuff, Large (14.2" - 17.7") LifeSource UA-280 Blood Pressure Monitor Cuff, Medium (9.4" - 14.2")Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life threatening condition that if left untreated can cause one to have a stroke. It is important to know the signs of a stroke. If you experience any of the following symptoms contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.The signs or symptoms of a Stroke include:numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body.confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.trouble seeing in one or both eyes.trouble walking, feeling dizzy, and a loss of balance or coordination.a severe headache with no known cause.As always if you have any questions about your blood pressure or medical history please consult your physician.

The LifeSource UA-789 Blood Pressure Monitor was purchased to replace an aging household monitor. However, I did use both just to compare the readings. Both had very similar readings and since my previous monitor was always well trusted I would consider the UA-789 to be accurate. A couple of household members also compared the readings before or after doctor checkups. Again, the UA-789 performed very well and had comparable readings to the doctor offices.This particular model is one of the few that come with an extra large cuff. The extra large cuff comes in handy, but since this particular monitor was going to be used by several people I also purchased the LifeSource UA-281 Blood Pressure Monitor Cuff, Large (14.2" - 17.7"). Interchanging the large and extra large cuff is quick and simple. No hassles at all.The unit is fairly quiet, although not the quietest on the market. It tends to be very quick, but there are times where it takes a little extra time to get a reading (this could be user error in the fitting of the cuff to the arm). The numbers on the screen are large and it also shows a graph (with a red, yellow, and green area) that indicates where the blood pressure is high or low.You have the option of using the included power cord or batteries with this unit. I tend to just use the power cord and it works like a charm. Overall, this was a great purchase and recommended to anyone.UPDATE 1/2/2010: Over a year later and the LifeSource UA-789 is still performing above and beyond. Readings have been very accurate compared to visits to the doctor office (a little time difference of course from the office to heading home and using the UA-789, but the readings are very close). The monitor still performs like it is new with fairly quiet operation. This was a very wise purchase and will remain in the household for much longer. Still a recommended purchase!

My initial impression upon unpacking was that this is a clinical quality blood pressure machine. This is seen in the fine construction of the extra-large conical (cone-shaped) arm cuff that will fit 16 to 24 inch circumference upper arms and in the large digital display of the solidly made pump and measurement instrument. The conical cuff fits well around an upper arm that is large around at the armpit and narrows toward the elbow but unsuitable for non-tapering arms. The device will register up to 60 consecutive measurements . Blood pressures were within points of another automatic device and thus the LifeSource is consistently accurate. However, the measurements were not compared to those that could have been taken at your physician's office. It needs (not included) four AA batteries but can be used with a plug-in small power supply that is provided. Clear manuals and quick instruction sheets are included as well as a neat square zip bag that will contain everything.It might be useful to also purchase the regular large size cuff (LifeSource brand) for the rest of the adult family.Be careful to read the complete description of this blood pressure monitor as it is not refundable if you find it unsuitable.

Works great.