The Convenient Blood Pressure Kiosks

According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure, or hypertension affects more than 80 million Americans.  More than 40 percent of Americans, who have high blood pressure, are unaware of the fact, placing them at risk for kidney disease, stroke, or heart failure.  Most people with high blood pressure also don’t display any symptoms.  Having hypertension diagnosed means you need to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. 

The kiosk, which has been called a free standing health station, was designed as a noninvasive way that you can sit in absolute privacy and comfort, and get instant feedback on measurements like blood pressure, body fat, weight and your BMI, and glucose.  No nurse or doctor is necessary! The kiosk is officially called a sphygmomanometer.  You start by placing your arm inside a plastic tube with your palm up.  A blood pressure cuff will inflate and your reading will begin.  Most machines will display your blood pressure and pulse rate. 

One of the most dangerous attributes of high blood pressure is that you probably don’t even know that you have it.  There are usually no symptoms associated with hypertension, yet approximately 1 in 4 people have it!  The exact cause of hypertension is unclear, but a variety of conditions, such as, little or no exercise, obesity, poor diet, older age, and genetics all play a role.  Extremely high blood pressure may be accompanied by vision problems, chest pain, severe headaches, difficulty breathing, and fatigue or confusion.  Tracking your blood pressure is important, untreated hypertension can lead to serious disease, such as stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and eye problems.  The only way to find out is by regular checkups with your doctor.  It is especially important if someone in your family has battled high blood pressure, as genetics play a large role.

The most important preventative to high blood pressure is constant monitoring.  The blood pressure kiosks are part of a preventive care movement.  The most common locations for the kiosks are fitness centers, cafeterias, pharmacies, hospitals, and malls.  With no appointment necessary, no cost required, no waiting lines, and no invasive procedures, people are taking advantage of these free blood pressure kiosks. 

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