Best Blood Pressure Monitors for 2025

Everyone should be keeping an eye on their own health vitals, such as heart rate and even blood pressure. The American Heart Association recommends that anyone with high blood pressure (typically 130/80 mmHg or higher) should monitor their blood pressure at home on a regular basis. Doing so helps your doctor confirm your diagnosis and fine-tune your treatment plan. However, regularly checking your blood pressure at home does not replace regular doctor visits nor should it stop you from continuing prescribed medications or activities. Managing your high blood pressure is crucial since high (or low) blood pressure can lead to complications like a stroke, a heart attack, kidney disease, vision loss and other health conditions. To help you find a reliable monitor for home use, we consulted cardiologists to find the most accurate and easy-to-use devices available. Who should be tracking their blood pressure? Ideally, everyone should, according to Dr. Mary Branch, a cardiologist at Cone H ... Read full article.