Blood Pressure Monitors Recommended by Professional Organisations
Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the American Medical Association US BP Validated Device Listing
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the British and Irish Hypertension Society
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those where the cited paper refers to a different device and those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
BIHS Recommendations:
Not recommended
Not recommended for pregnancy
Not recommended for pregnancy in those with large arms
Listed Previously
Adults
Children
The Elderly
Pregnancy
Obese Adults
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the German medical professional association Deutsche Hochdruckliga (German Hypertension League)
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the European Society of Hypertension
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the Canadian national organisation for hypertension prevention and control Hypertension Canada
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Hypertension Canada Recommendations:
Gold Rating
Silver Rating
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the Japanese Society of Hypertension
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those where the cited paper refers to a different device and those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by Stride BP
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those where the cited paper refers to a different device and those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Stride BP Recommendations:
Preferred Adults Children
Diabetes Mellitus The Elderly Pregnancy Obese Adults
Chronic Kidney Disease
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Blood Pressure Monitors Satisfying MDR Criteria
Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors that satisfy MDR (EU) 2017/745 criteria
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
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Blood Pressure Monitors Recommended by Consumer Organisations
Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the Australian consumer organisation Choice
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Choice Australia Recommendations:
Recommended Listed Previously
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the US consumers' magazine Consumer Reports
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
CRUS Recommendations:
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor Listed Previously
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the German consumer organisation Stiftung Warentest
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Stiftung Warentest Recommendations:
Very Good (Sehr gut)
Good (Gut)
Satisfactory (Befriedigend)
Adequate (Ausreichend)
Poor (Mangelhaft) Listed Previously
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the UK consumers' association Which?
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Devices not recommended by Which?: Listed Previously
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