Does a survey of validated automated home blood pressure monitor available for the Internet shopper?
Validated AHBPMs are readily available on the Internet. Currently, these sites do little to aid the consumer in purchasing a validated AHBPM. Large adult cuffs, commonly needed by hypertensive patients, are not always available for purchase. Charging extra for large adult cuffs is a potential hindrance to consumers purchasing the correct cuff size for accurate blood pressure measurement and should be eliminated.
Our findings clearly indicate that afferent feedback plays a role in the production of finely graded forces, probably by facilitating descending motor commands.