LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff

17Jul/105

LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff

AccuFit Extra Large Cuff fits arms ranging from 16.5" - 23.6" (42-60cm)
High Performance Monitor
Irregular Heartbeat Detection
60 Memory Recall
Illuminated Start Button

The UA-789 is a home blood pressure monitor that accommodates consumers with larger sized arms. The cuff is coupled with a high speed motor for a fast and comfortable reading. It is also equipped with Irregular Heartbeat Detection, which provides blood pressure and pulse rate measurements even when an Irregular Heartbeat occurs, and HeartWise Technology which measures blood pressure on inflation while filtering out ambient noise on deflation. With an extra display, large buttons for easy operation and AC Power Adapter, this monitor offers speed, reliability and convenience to an untapped market segment.

Rating: (out of 43 reviews)

List Price: $ 169.95

Price: $ 87.94

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Peter Singh
July 17th, 2010 - 22:51

Review by Peter Singh for LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff
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I bought this product after a good amount of research among leading manufacturers of home blood pressure monitors including Omron and Microlife. I also currently own an Omrom and wasn’t particularly impressed with the accuracy of the readings.

The BHS (British Hypertensive Society) publishes ratings and I carefully evaluated the ones that received the highest A/A rating as well as some of the newer offerings from these manufacturers that hadn’t as yet been rated.

I went with this product primarily because it seems to be the only one with the extra large cuff (also offers a regular cuff option UA-280) and seemed accurate. After having had it for some time now I couldn’t be more pleased. Readings are quick, machine is quiet and most important very consistent and accurate.

Highly recommend this monitor.
midnight821
July 17th, 2010 - 23:48

Review by midnight821 for LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff
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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!
Product Purchaser
July 18th, 2010 - 00:40

Review by Product Purchaser for LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff
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I bought this product because it was the only automatic monitor with a cuff this big that I could find. It works well.
C. Sopko
July 18th, 2010 - 00:41

Review by C. Sopko for LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff
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You may want to think twice about ordering the unit with the extra large cuff. I’m 6″3″ 300lbs + This cuff is way to big for my arm. It actually fits my upper thigh! The unit works fine, I ordered the medium cuff for the rest of the normal size family members, works for me also but right at the end of the size. Should have ordered the large cuff for myself would have been plenty big enough. Can’t imagine that cuff fitting to many people, just my opinion.
GD
July 18th, 2010 - 00:42

Review by GD for LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitor with AccuFit Extra Large Cuff
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Unfortunately, this monitor is very sensitive. You have to be very careful of position of your hand and monitor when measuring. If you change it just a little higher or lower than instructed the results become quite different.