Can I use a power adapter with the blood pressure monitor?
Yes, Vive Precision electronic blood pressure monitor can be powered with a standard USB charging cable.
Does the blood pressure monitor allow you to print out your readings?
No, the blood pressure readings cannot be printed out from the device, however, readings can be sent from the Vive Precision app to an email address for printing.
Will the self-inflating cuff included with the electronic bp monitor fit a person with very large arms?
The adult-sized cuff included adjusts to fit adult arm sizes between 8.66” to 16.54”.
Can I use the electronic blood pressure monitor by myself or will I need help?
The blood pressure cuff can be easily secured on the arm without assistance, allowing for accurate self measurements.
Is the arm cuff automatic or will I have to pump it up?
The blood pressure cuff automatically inflates, no manual pumping necessary.
Is there an indicator to tell me whether my blood pressure is normal or high?
Yes! Along the left-hand side of the screen, four color-coded areas indicate normal and prehypertension, high blood pressure or hypertension stage 1, hypertension stage 2 and hypertensive crisis blood pressure levels.
Is this a Bluetooth blood pressure monitor?
Yes, the Vive Precision electronic blood pressure monitor is wirelessly enabled to connect with iOS and Android devices for easily tracking your heart health and sharing with your healthcare provider.
Does this electronic blood pressure monitor measure from the wrist or the bicep?
This is an upper arm blood pressure monitor and will measure from your bicep.
Is this blood pressure monitor rechargeable?
No, this monitor is powered by four AA batteries (not included) and can be connected to a USB adapter (not included) as an alternative power source.
Can this electronic blood pressure monitor be used on children?
The self-inflating cuff size ranges from 22 – 42cm. This standard cuff size can accommodate a small to large-sized adult. The recommended cuff size for a child ranges from 12 – 18cm. A cuff size too large can underestimate a blood pressure reading.
What does Systolic and Diastolic mean?
Systolic is the top number in your blood pressure reading and is the larger number. This number indicates the measure of pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, or contracts. Diastolic is the bottom and smaller number in your blood pressure reading. This number indicates the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats, or when the heart muscle is resting between beats and refilling with blood. Read more about understanding blood pressure here
What do Prehypertension, Hypertension Stage 1, Hypertension Stage 2, and Hypertensive Crisis mean?
Prehypertension is a warning that you may develop high blood pressure in the future. Hypertension Stage 1 is high blood pressure, and typically diuretic medication is recommended. Hypertension Stage 2 is high blood pressure that requires a change in lifestyle habits along with prescribed medications. Hypertensive Crisis is a very high and severe increase in blood pressure that may lead to a stroke. This is usually broken down between Urgent and Emergency. Urgent means no damage has been done to your organs. Emergency means damage has been done to organs, and risk for life-threatening complications is high. Hypertensive crisis requires immediate medical attention.
