@BPLover16
Hey and good evening,
First of all, welcome to the small circle of like-minded people with a passion for measuring blood pressure.
Anyone who joins the army must also undergo a physical examination. This is where you are put through your paces. Of course, your blood pressure is also measured during the examination.
You were given a so-called ABI index measurement. This involves measuring your blood pressure on both upper arms and both ankles. The values obtained are then used to calculate the so-called Ankle Brachial Index, i.e. the quotient between the arm and ankle. This quotient must not fall below or exceed a certain range.
If the blood pressure exceeds or falls below certain values, the medical officer can order a 24-hour LZ-RR measurement, which was probably carried out in your case.
If you would like to purchase such an LZ-RR measuring device, then I recommend that you go to sites such as Ebay or specialist retail sites. There are already good LZ-RR measuring devices for a few hundred euros/dollars.
I recommend the LZ-RR meters from BoSo, which are very good. Otherwise, I can recommend the devices from Schiller. It is also possible to buy an LZ-RR meter from the USA. In addition, there are the respective programs that you can use to make settings and evaluate your measured values.
I warn against devices from China and Asian countries in general, such as India or other countries. Although they do what they are supposed to do, the settings and programs are usually only available in the language of the country where these devices are manufactured. In addition, the materials are very fragile and break quite quickly.
Another option for checking your blood pressure over a longer period of time would be proper patient monitors. These not only measure blood pressure, but also heart rate, pulse, oxygen saturation, respiration and body temperature. However, such monitors are very expensive.
However, there are also stationary patient monitors that only monitor blood pressure and pulse. In the past, Critikon monitors were often found in ambulances, but today you often see monitors from Dinamap or Welch Allyn.
As you can see, there are many ways to get hold of such measuring devices. There is also quite a large selection of devices and manufacturers. From small pocket devices, to larger and stationary monitors, to the large monitors used in hospitals. You are welcome to keep us up to date on which measuring device and which manufacturer you have chosen.
Best regards and all the best to you.