While diseases like diabetes, obesity get a lot of attention from the global media, issues related to increased blood pressure levels are still not treated with a level of severity like the other aforementioned diseases. According to statistical data, the ‘overall prevalence of raised blood pressure in adults aged 25 and over was around 40% in 2008’.
This study was conducted by the WHO in 2008 and there were many other studies released during the same time which corroborate these figures. However, by 2016, many independent studies have pointed to the fact that due to rising work based pressure issues that many individuals face, there are now over 1 billion adults in the ‘developed world’ alone who suffer from problems associated with blood pressure.
With these figures in mind, many experts have reminded us that we should from an early age take precautionary measures to curb this exponential increase. Also, many studies have noted that quite often people fail to detect blood pressure issues at their onset/ beginning phase, and thus have to face severe health ailments once the problem has aggravated and turned into a full blown issue.
Hence, in recent years many doctors have recommended the use of ‘self check’ BP monitors which can give accurate pressure measurements to users from the comfort of their homes.
About Nokia BPM+
Nokia BPM+ is an all new ‘blood pressure monitor’ which is not only portable, but also extremely accurate in its readings. In terms of its usability, the device has been made to be highly portable. All one needs to do is simply slip on the cuff and then turn on the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor.
Upon correct placement of the product, the complementary Health Mate app will automatically be initiated on one's smartphone. When the phone and the BP monitor have been synced, users are ready to take their blood pressure readings.
Key Features
While there are many BP monitors available in the market today, there are certain features which make the Nokia BPM+ stand out. Some of these features include:
(i) Instant Feedback upon Measurement: Based upon data that is devised in conjunction with the ESH (European Society of Hypertension) and the AHA (American Heart Association), the smartphone app provides users with ‘instant color-coded feedback’ that makes problems easy to identify.
For example, if users see a red colour band, they can infer that their health levels need to be optimised and that they may be suffering from issues related to ‘hypertension’.
(ii) Health Management Tools: there are inbuilt time management features which allow users to keep tab of their BP levels over a designated period of time. This allows an individual to better understand their heart health, and their current state of fitness levels.
Also, due to the BPM+’s intuitive computer system, all of the measured blood pressure readings automatically get synced with the Health Mate app. Subsequently, the app creates an easy-to-understand chart of all our measurements which can then be sent to a doctor for official feedback.
(iii) Online Capabilities: due to its modern inbuilt features, the monitor allows for a seamless transfer of one’s health data to their doctor. This allows for medical practitioners to keep regular tabs on their patients health and give timely advice, as and when needed.
Other Useful Information About the BPM+
- Compact: as mentioned earlier, the design has been specially optimized to make the Nokia BPM+ highly travel friendly. In terms of its exact measurements, the monitor clocks in at 6.5×2.4×2 inches. Also, the outer cuff is made of soft grey fibre which is fluffy and has a cushion like effect on one’s skin.
- Compliant: unlike other devices which may not adhere to FDA regulations, the Nokia BPM+ is in complete accordance with scientific clearance that is required by leading health agencies worldwide.
- Routine compatible: due to its ‘ease of use’, the device can be fully integrated into our daily schedule. The mobile app also features regular reminders which enable users to take their BP readings on the go.
Nokia BPM+ Reviews
The device has received widespread acclaim from many health agencies around the globe. Some of the praise in relation to the product includes reviews by the AMA which states ‘In an 18-month project with the American Medical Group Association's Measure Up/Pressure Down® campaign, hypertensive patients using the Blood Pressure Monitor saw blood pressure control rates improve 30% overall.
Doctors shared that the device was useful in helping their patients control blood pressure at home.’ Similarly, the medical practitioners at Georges Pompidou say that ‘Using Nokia Health devices in Nephrology provides a unique opportunity to collect continuous data and correlate them with these outcomes.
Renal transplant recipients are a high risk population to develop such complications.’ Lastly, Holland Leiden Hospital writes ‘The Heart Lung Center Leiden provides patients with Nokia Health products and technology to measure blood pressure, activity and weight for patients who suffered from myocardial infarction. It combines innovation and cooperation on our way to better healthcare!’
Nokia BPM+ Pricing and Availability
There are two primary variants of the Nokia Blood Pressure monitor, the BPM and the BPM+. The BPM is priced at €99.95, while the BPM+ is available at a slightly increased rate of €129.95. The primary difference between the two models is the incorporation of a cuff based design in one. Other than that, the products are identical.
All orders can be placed on Nokia’s official web portal, and payments can be completed using a host of safe and secure means like PayPal, Visa, MasterCard etc.
