If you are struggling with getting a good reading out of a cuff blood pressure type monitor then you might want to try a wrist blood pressure monitor. They are a really great choice because they are not only portable, and extremely accurate but also very simple to use. It is the perfect choice if you have trouble placing a cuff on your upper arm and getting an accurate reading from it. One of the most popular types of this type of monitor is made by Omron, a leader in heart and blood pressure monitors. The company makes a really fabulous monitors, the HEM-650.

When you start shopping you will find that the reason this model is extremely popular is because it comes with what is called an Advanced Positioning Sensor or APS. That means that this machine uses Omron's patented IntelliSense technology. IntelliSense is an option that is only available on Omron monitors and it causes the wrist cuff to inflate easily to the most ideal level with each and every use. This offers the user every single time a fast, personalized, and automatic inflation that provides accurate results and maximum comfort.

This wrist blood pressure monitor also has some really great options and features. Owners of this machine find that they really like the 90-memory recall feature that also has the date and time stamp on the reading. Plus they also enjoy the averaging capabilities that the machine has for the last three readings.

With this feature you can very easily track your blood pressure and check on your pulse progress as your work towards a much healthier lifestyle. This machine also features a fabulous system that detects an irregular heartbeat; this capability gives the user a much better understanding of their heart's health and lets you know when you might have a problem.