A Clinical evaluation of blood pressure measurement by iHealth BP5 in pregnancy

ConclusionThe iHealth BP5 is as good as the frequently used Omron M6 Comfort and can be used for blood pressure measurement during pregnancy.Condensed abstractIn 45 women the mean blood pressure differences between the Omron M6 Comfort, iHealth BP5 and the aneroid manometer were less dan ± 5 mmHg. These differences did not relate to gestational age, BMI or arm circumference. Bland-Altman plots showed good agreement of both iHealth BP5 and Omron M6 Comfort, without any systematic effects, as compared to the aneroid manometer.The iHealth BP5 is as good as the frequently used Omron M6 Comfort and can be used for blood pressure measurement during pregnancy.
Source: Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Womens Cardiovascular Health - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research