Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff | 
| Brand: Omron
List Price: $129.99
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Rating:  459 reviews
Sales Rank: 21
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9 x 7
MPN: hem-780
Model: HEM-780/HEM-780N3
UPC: 073796780005
EAN: 0073796780005
ASIN: B0009XQUES
Release Date: June 15, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Cleared by the FDA to help detect morning hypertension | | • | IntelliSense monitor inflates cuff to the ideal level with each use | | • | Large digital panel displays blood pressure and pulse readings | | • | Cuff fits arms 9 to 17 inches in circumference | | • | Main unit measures 5.16 x 3.31 x 6.09 inches (WxHxD) |
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Product Description
Not only does the HEM-780 automatic blood pressure monitor utilize Omron's patented IntelliSense technology, but it also features the innovative ComFit Cuff. It's easy to apply the cuff to your arm without assistance. Simply wrap the cuff around your arm and press START. In seconds, your blood pressure and pulse are displayed on the large digital display. The ComFit cuff is pre-formed for a quick and proper fit for both medium and large sized arms (fits arms 9" to 17"). AC Adapter and four AA batteries are included. 5-year warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
Not only does the HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor utilize Omron's patented IntelliSense technology, but it also features the innovative Comfit Cuff. The ComFit Cuff is pre-formed for a quick and proper fit that is perfect for both medium and large-sized arms (nine to 17 inches). It's easy to apply the cuff to your arm without any assistance -- simply wrap the cuff around your arm and press start. In seconds your blood pressure and pulse are displayed on the large digital panel. Proven time and time again, Omron's IntelliSense technology ensures accurate, clinically-proven, and comfortable readings. And with a 90-memory recall with date and time stamp, you can track your blood pressure and pulse progress as your work towards a healthier lifestyle. 
The Omron HEM-780 delivers accurate, clinically-proven blood pressure readings in the comfort of your own home. | 
To take an accurate reading, first position the green marker directly over the artery on the inside of your arm. | 
Next, place your arm on a table so the cuff is positioned at the same level as your heart. | Instructions for Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors
There are several easy steps to taking your blood pressure with this monitor. First of all, avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm, and sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Slide your left arm through the cuff and position the cuff approximately 0.5-inches above the elbow. On the cuff you'll notice a green marker; position this marker directly over the artery on the inside of your arm. Next, secure the cuff with the Velcro material. The cuff should make direct contact with your skin, but you should be able to easily fit your index finger between the cuff and your arm. Place your arm on a table so that the cuff is positioned at the same level as your heart. Rest comfortably in a relaxed environment for at least 15 minutes prior to taking your blood pressure measurement. Once you feel relaxed, simply press the start button and remain still. The cuff will begin to inflate and numbers will appear on the display as the heart symbol flashes. When the measurement is complete, the cuff will deflate, and your blood pressure and pulse rate will display on the screen. If you need to stop the measurement at any time, simply press the on/off button and the monitor will immediately deflate. And remember, always consult your physician for specific information about your blood pressure. What is IntelliSense?
The IntelliSense monitor inflates the cuff to the ideal level with each use -- you never have to make any adjustments to select an inflation level. This is especially convenient for hypertensive users and for people with certain arrhythmia or heart disorders because their blood pressure is so likely to fluctuate. The biggest advantage of using the IntelliSense technology is a personalized inflation every time for maximum comfort. The Importance of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Doctors, diabetes educators, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals all recommend home blood pressure monitoring for various reasons. Home monitoring provides your healthcare professionals with better information to understand and manage your high blood pressure. Many types of hypertension can only be detected by monitoring your blood pressure at home, including:
- White-Coat Hypertension: blood pressure reading is high in your doctor's office but lower at home
- Masked Hypertension: blood pressure reading is low in doctor's office but higher at home
- Morning Hypertension: blood pressure reading is higher in the morning
Additionally, many factors can affect your blood pressure, including physical exertion, emotional fluctuations, medications, and stress. So having your blood pressure monitored at a pharmacy with an in-store device after you've been shopping or walking around might not provide you with the most accurate measurement. Monitoring your blood pressure at home allows you achieve a relaxed state more easily, and it gives you the flexibility to take your measurements at various times during the day. By keeping track of your home blood pressure readings, you can provide your healthcare professional with a log of your measurements over time. This can help them evaluate the effectiveness or need for medication. What's in the Box
Omron HEM-780 blood pressure monitor, AC adapter, storage case, ComFit cuff, four AA batteries, and instruction manual. | Compare Omron Blood Pressure Monitors |  | 
HEM-432C | 
HEM-712C | 
HEM-711DLX | 
HEM-780 | 
HEM-790IT | | Features | Simple manual inflation | Easy one-touch operation with auto inflation | Deluxe auto inflation with Comfit cuff | Premium auto inflation with Comfit cuff | Ultra premium auto inflation with software | | Clinically Proven Accurate |  | | | | | | Intellisense |  | | | | | | Advanced Diagnostics | - 30 memory
- Averaging
- Date and time
| - Detects irregular heartbeat
- 30 memory
- Advanced averaging
- Date and time
| - Detects irregular heartbeat
- 60 memory
- Advanced averaging
- Date and time
- Hypertension indicator
| - Detects irregular heartbeat
- 200 total memory
- Advanced averaging
- Date and time
- Hypertension indicator
- Detects morning hypertension
- 2-user plus guest mode
- TruRead
| - Detects irregular heartbeat
- 200 total memory
- Advanced averaging
- Date and time
- Hypertension indicator
- Detects morning hypertension
- 2-user plus guest mode
- TruRead
| | Power | 4 "AA" (not included)
AC adapter N/A | 4 "AA" (not included)
AC adapter not included | 4 "AA" (not included)
AC adapter included | 4 "AA" (included)
AC adapter included | 4 "AA" (included)
AC adapter included | | Warranty | 1 Year | 2 Year | 5 Year | 5 Year | 5 Year | | Cuff/Cuff size | D-ring cuff
Arm 9" to 13" | D-ring cuff
Arm 9" to 13" | ComFit cuff
Arm 9" to 17" | ComFit cuff
Arm 9" to 17" | ComFit cuff
Arm 9" to 17" | | Carrying/Storage Case | | | | | | | Omron Health Management Software | | | | | |
Q&A - Blood Pressure Monitors
What is IntelliSense?
The IntelliSense Monitor inflates the cuff to the ideal level with each use. No adjustments are required by the user to select an inflation level. This is especially convenient for hypertensive users and for people with certain arrhythmia or heart disorders, because their blood pressure is more likely to fluctuate. The advantage is fast personalized inflation for maximum comfort.
What is a ComFit cuff?
The patented pre-formed cuff expands to fit regular and large arms comfortably and easily.
How is an Irregular Heartbeat Shown?
This advanced monitor can detect irregular heartbeats while your blood pressure is being measured. If an irregular heartbeat is detected, an accurate blood pressure reading is displayed along with the irregular heartbeat symbol.
What is Morning Hypertension?
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends you take blood pressure readings in the early morning and evening. With the touch of a button you can review an eight week history of your morning and evening weekly blood pressure averages.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 454 more reviews...
 Feature-laden, deluxe model! September 25, 2005
Henry Thoreau (Olathe, KS United States)
241 out of 298 found this review helpful
Even though I haven't yet personally tested the latest, "redesigned/restyled" version of Omron's "HEM-780" model that you see pictured above (and which, I fully expect, will prove an excellent product), I HAVE very recently purchased and used Omron's PRIOR version (bearing the "HEM-780" moniker). Or, more accurately, I opted to save money by buying the "HEM-780REL" that is, essentially, the same unit except it bears (Wal-Mart's) "ReliOn" logo, has a trivially different faceplate, and is only available via Wal-Mart. (But one glance tells you that it's essentially the identical machine.) In fact, to my knowledge, ALL the "ReliOn" (logo) blood pressure monitors sold by Wal-Mart are actually manufactured by Omron, which fact is clearly (albeit discreetly) printed on the product boxes as well as on the main units themselves. Given, then, that the "ReliOn/Omron" HEM-780REL costs only about $58 (and, btw, as of this writing, you can easily behold an enlargeable photo of it at Wal-Mart's web site), it might represent better value for many buyers. Indeed, I can report that I'm extremely pleased with mine (not only its accuracy, quickness, ease-of-use, and comfortable cuff, but also its styling and ergonomic "feel"), and I can recommend it highly. ON THE OTHER HAND, Omron's (above-pictured) "new" (largely redesigned) version of their "own" HEM-780 model does have, to my knowledge, exactly ONE capability that the earlier version lacks. Namely, the new version can "average" your three most recent blood-pressure readings. Now, I can't deny that that "averaging" feature is "cool" and (more or less) useful and may, or may not, make the above-pictured, somewhat costlier, "new" version more satisfying for some buyers. However, since I myself already use my computer spreadsheet software to record a separate, "permanent log" of all my blood pressure readings (potentially very handy for saving to removable disk and/or printing out for your physician's inspection), I find that I can simply use such software to have UNLIMITED degrees of "averaging" capability (for ANY number of my prior BP readings). Moreover, by using such a spreadsheet (be it Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, or what have you), even the "merely average" computer user, with a modicum of patience, can pretty easily create an adjacent "chart" to display automatically, simultaneously, and graphically the trending pattern of all your BP readings. Thus, I can wholeheartedly endorse keeping such a computerized log of your BP readings, regardless of which model of BP monitor you decide to buy (and my "take" is that EITHER version of Omron's "HEM-780"--i.e., "prior" or "latest"--is very likely to please you and give good service)! P.S.: Here are some tips for increasing the accuracy of your BP readings: Be sure to take two or three BP readings per session (pausing for "a minute or few" after each reading so as to let your arm's brachial artery recover after having been compressed), so that you don't get unduly misled by the occasional "odd" reading. Likewise, during all BP measurements, be sure to position your arm (the cuff) at the same level (altitude) as your heart, lest your readings be too high or too low. And be sure to position the cuff on your left arm EXACTLY as its instructions clearly illustrate.
Good Quaility Monitor October 17, 2005
Christopher F. Finney (Salisbury, NC and Mt. Pleasant, SC)
92 out of 98 found this review helpful
I haven't had the chance to conpare this unit to the readings at the doctors office (taking them at the same time). But I have taken readings at the drug store and then 5 min later taking it at home. It does seem to give true readings. They has never been any really off readings. No wild swings.
It is very easy to use and comes with good instructions and a nice carrying case. Makes it easy to take on vacation with you. AC adapter makes it where you don't have to worry about dead batteries.
 Accurate and intuitive March 25, 2006
Robert Lipsitz (Washington D.C.)
62 out of 67 found this review helpful
Just received, put it together and checked BP without even readng the instructions. Compared to a manual reading, accurate with in 6mm hg. Even comes with batteries. Over all a great monitor and one I would recommend for my patients.
(Only 4 stars as it is a little bit expensive...I think keeping my blood pressure under control requires accurate measurements and thus is worth the price)
Best I've seen. March 21, 2006
Steven P. Baughn MD (Yardley, PA)
59 out of 60 found this review helpful
As a primary care physician, I've seen a lot of BP monitors that my patients bring to the office to check for accuracy and other features. This one seems to be the best. The easy to apply cuff, auto inflation, its accuracy, the memory, the averaging feature, the AC converter all make it worth the slightly higher price over other Omrons, which I consider the most accurate brand. Since I too have high blood pressure, I decided to buy one myself!
best of the omrons January 3, 2006
Allan (mahopac, ny United States)
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
I work for a major rx chain, have sold many of these models. This one is the best of the omron line. The cuff is awesome, easy to wrap around the arm. We sell this unit for 1oo bucks. I should have bought mine at amazon.
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