Sphygmomanometer

Omron Healthcare Expands Alexa Skill for Its Connected Blood Pressure Monitors

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Friday, June 21, 2019
Medical specialties, Medicine, Branches of biology, Access control, Industrial automation, Omron, Amazon Alexa, Blood pressure, Sphygmomanometer, Monitoring, Alexa Internet, Blood

Last year, Omron Healthcare became the first brand to create a blood pressure monitoring skill for Alexa, the cloud-based voice service from Amazon.

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  • Last year, Omron Healthcare became the first brand to create a blood pressure monitoring skill for Alexa, the cloud-based voice service from Amazon.
  • Those who use an Omron connected blood pressure monitor that pairs to the brand's proprietary Omron Connect mobile application can ask Alexa to furnish a personalized blood pressure report and provide daily heart health tips, in addition to setting blood pressure monitoring reminders and comparing readings across different dates and times of day.
  • "These updates to our exclusive Omron Health skill for Amazon Alexa are another step forward in growing adoption of regular blood pressure monitoring and shaping positive behavior change.
  • Since December, users who pair their Omron connected blood pressure monitor to the free Omron Connect mobile app could ask Alexa to open the Omron Health skill, locate and read back their latest blood pressure reading, calculate their average reading over a day/week/month, and compare readings across different dates and times of day.

Omron Healthcare Makes Donation to Raise Awareness for Target: BP Initiative

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Monday, May 13, 2019
Blood pressure, Health, Access control, Industrial automation, Omron, Sphygmomanometer, Branches of biology, Articles, Medical device, Food and Drug Administration

With this donation, Omron is working to provide those in need with blood pressure monitors that are accurate, easy to use, and can be used at home," said Ranndy Kellogg, CEO and president of Omron Healthcare.

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  • With this donation, Omron is working to provide those in need with blood pressure monitors that are accurate, easy to use, and can be used at home," said Ranndy Kellogg, CEO and president of Omron Healthcare.
  • Omron blood pressure monitors are FDA-cleared medical devices with proven clinical accuracy and oscillometric technology just like those in the doctor's office.
  • We thank them for their donation and for their ongoing efforts to raise awareness of blood pressure and essential steps everyone can take to improve their heart health.
  • Omron Healthcare, Inc., is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of personal heart health and wellness products.

Omron Healthcare Launches Complete™, the First Blood Pressure Monitor with EKG Capability in a Single Device, for Retail Sale

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Branches of biology, Physiology, Medicine, Blood pressure, Cardiac electrophysiology, Access control, Industrial automation, Omron, Sphygmomanometer, Electrocardiography, Atrial fibrillation

LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Omron Healthcare, Inc., the number one doctor and pharmacist recommended blood pressure brand, today launched Complete, the first blood pressure monitor with EKG capability in a single device, for retail sale in the U.S. online at OmronHealthcare.com .

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  • LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Omron Healthcare, Inc., the number one doctor and pharmacist recommended blood pressure brand, today launched Complete, the first blood pressure monitor with EKG capability in a single device, for retail sale in the U.S. online at OmronHealthcare.com .
  • Complete is a blood pressure monitor with an upper arm cuff that allows users to simultaneously monitor their blood pressure and EKG readings at home.
  • "Complete is a groundbreaking tool for patients managing AFib and for those who suspect they may have an irregular heartbeat.
  • Omron is the number one doctor and pharmacist recommended brand of blood pressure monitors for home use.

Omron Healthcare Announces April 15th Pre-Order Availability of Complete™, the First Blood Pressure Monitor with EKG Capability

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
Branches of biology, Medicine, Blood pressure, Physiology, Cardiac electrophysiology, Access control, Industrial automation, Omron, Blood pressure measurement, Sphygmomanometer, Alivecor, Electrocardiography

Complete is an upper arm blood pressure monitor that allows users to simultaneously monitor EKG and blood pressure readings at home.

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  • Complete is an upper arm blood pressure monitor that allows users to simultaneously monitor EKG and blood pressure readings at home.
  • EKG readings can be measured by touching electrodes conveniently located on the top face and both sides of the monitor for easy access and comfort.
  • Complete uses the advanced new algorithm designed by AliveCor for improved detection of the possibility of Afib along with trusted medical-grade blood pressure measurement from Omron.
  • Omron is the number one doctor and pharmacist recommended brand of blood pressure monitors for home use.

Medical Tech Leader Innovates Blood Pressure Measurement

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Blood pressure, Medical specialties, Branches of biology, Medicine, Blood pressure measurement, Sphygmomanometer, Monitoring, Pressure measurement

The BPBIO 320S, a professional, fully automated, self-testing blood pressure device, is InBody's first entry into the category.

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  • The BPBIO 320S, a professional, fully automated, self-testing blood pressure device, is InBody's first entry into the category.
  • We are applying that same spirit of innovation to blood pressure measurement," said Joseph Han, Director of Business Development.
  • That is why we engineered the BPBIO 320S blood pressure test to be self-guided and fully automated, for accurate blood pressure results without medical supervision.
  • The device is perfect for facilities who want to provide blood pressure monitoring but cannot staff a dedicated trained medical practitioner."

Livongo Announces Promising Results of Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Using Connected Cuff and Coaching

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Friday, March 15, 2019
Blood pressure, Branches of biology, Physical quantities, Hypertension, Medicine, Medical equipment, Sphygmomanometer, Blood

Without continued support, many people with high blood pressure do not understand how behavioral and lifestyle changes affect their blood pressure.

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  • Without continued support, many people with high blood pressure do not understand how behavioral and lifestyle changes affect their blood pressure.
  • A subgroup (28.7 percent) had blood pressure higher than 140/90 mm Hg, the threshold for stage 2 high blood pressure in the ACC/AHA guideline .
  • All participants received a blood pressure monitor and cuff that connected wirelessly with Livongo's smartphone app.
  • Livongo recently announced that it will leverage Amazon Lex and Amazon Polly to power its voice-enabled cellular blood pressure monitoring system.

Sphygmomanometer Market to be Driven by Rising Hypertension Cases and Cardiovascular Diseases, Industry Forecast Till 2023 | Million Insights

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Blood pressure, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Branches of biology, Sphygmomanometer, Mercury, Hypertension, Blood pressure measurement

FELTON, California, Feb.4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The sphygmomanometer market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period.

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  • FELTON, California, Feb.4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The sphygmomanometer market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period.
  • Rise in awareness regarding hazards of mercury on health, the use of standard mercury sphygmomanometer must be used with precaution.
  • The standard mercury sphygmomanometer is primarily used for calibration of aneroid and digital sphygmomanometer for routine use.
  • Sphygmomanometer market is driven by rise in hypertension cases and cardiovascular diseases.

Sphygmomanometer Market to be Driven by Rising Hypertension Cases and Cardiovascular Diseases, Industry Forecast Till 2023 | Million Insights

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Blood pressure, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Branches of biology, Sphygmomanometer, Mercury, Hypertension, Blood pressure measurement

FELTON, California, Feb.4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The sphygmomanometer market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • FELTON, California, Feb.4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The sphygmomanometer market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period.
  • Rise in awareness regarding hazards of mercury on health, the use of standard mercury sphygmomanometer must be used with precaution.
  • The standard mercury sphygmomanometer is primarily used for calibration of aneroid and digital sphygmomanometer for routine use.
  • Sphygmomanometer market is driven by rise in hypertension cases and cardiovascular diseases.

Omron® Healthcare officially launches HeartGuide™, the first wearable blood pressure monitor, with new digital health service, HeartAdvisor™

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Blood pressure, Access control, Industrial automation, Omron, Sphygmomanometer, Economy of Japan, Doctor's office, Science and technology in Japan, Technology

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Omron Healthcare, the global leader in personal heart health and wellness technology, today announced U.S. retail availability for HeartGuide, the first wearable blood pressure monitor.

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  • LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Omron Healthcare, the global leader in personal heart health and wellness technology, today announced U.S. retail availability for HeartGuide, the first wearable blood pressure monitor.
  • HeartGuide is launching with a new mobile app, HeartAdvisor a digital health service from Omron with insights and coaching to help users take action on their numbers for their heart health.
  • "Omron created HeartGuide for those who want to keep close watch on their blood pressure anytime, anywhere," said Omron Healthcare President and CEO Ranndy Kellogg.
  • The sleek, stylish device uses the same technology an inflatable oscillometric blood pressure cuff found in a doctor's office.

CES 2019: Omron Healthcare Launches First Wearable Blood Pressure Monitor, Previews Breakthrough Monitor with EKG and New Digital Health Services

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Monday, January 7, 2019
Blood pressure, Access control, Industrial automation, Omron, Blood pressure measurement, Sphygmomanometer, Health, Economy of Japan, Technology, Food and Drug Administration

Omron's HeartGuide is the first wearable blood pressure monitor made in the convenient form of a wristwatch.

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  • Omron's HeartGuide is the first wearable blood pressure monitor made in the convenient form of a wristwatch.
  • The sleek, stylish device works in the same way that blood pressure cuffs at the doctor's office measure blood pressure -- via oscillometric technology, the FDA-recognized standard for accurate, automated blood pressure measurement.
  • The Omron Complete Blood Pressure Monitor + EKG is currently in FDA review and is targeted to arrive for retail purchase in early 2019.
  • All Omron connected devices, including the Evolv wireless upper-arm blood pressure monitor and Complete, work with the brand's proprietary smartphone app, Omron Connect.