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Medisana (https://www.medisana.de/) was founded in 1982, headquarter in Nois, Germany, is the leading specialist in the home healthcare and massage market. Medisana is a pioneer in the trend of mobile health management and offers future-oriented products for modern everyday life in an increasingly interconnected world. Medisana develops, markets and sells products in the categories mobile health, health check, sport, wellness, therapy, healthy home and personal care worldwide for health-conscious consumers in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and South America. In addition to sphygmomanometers, body analysis scales, clinical thermometers and blood glucose meters, Medisana product range also includes daylight lamps, illuminated alarms, inhalers, air humidifiers and a large number of massage seat covers, neck massagers, massage pillows and recline for relaxation. Mynt became a Medisana distributor, is authorized to sell Medisana products in North America. In Mynt, providing our clients with the best customer experience is always at the top of our priority list. Medisana Blood Pressure Monitor is supported by a 3-year warranty to ensure you have a worry-free experience. Please feel free to contact us at support@hellomynt.com if you need anything.

Are there differences between taking a blood pressure reading on the right arm vs. left arm?

Yes, blood pressure measurement values vary from the left arm to the right arm. The average is generally within 10 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) for most individuals. It is always recommended to measure on the same arm, normally left, as they are validated through studies using the left arm, better speak with your doctor before using the right arm.

Is it convenient for users? (for example, a person over 70 can use it by himself?

70 is around the corner for me and I have no problem using this machine. I slip my arm into cuff so it’s easier not having to loop it through like you would a belt and then just tighten and Velcro