Health Risk Morning Hypertension - Now Detectable With the New Omron M10-IT Digital Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands, August 31 /PRNewswire/ --     Morning Hypertension has been identified as a major health risk for those
susceptible to high blood pressure. When waking up, many of us experience a
condition called "Morning Surge" whereby blood pressure increases
dramatically until it levels off during the course of the day(i). This can
create a major health risk for high blood pressure sufferers and is often the
reason why strokes and heart attacks are most common within 1-2 hours of
waking. Therefore it is imperative to regularly monitor blood pressure in
order to help control the risks associated with Morning Hypertension. Home
monitoring with 3 readings per day (morning / noon / evening) is an effective
way to help control blood pressure and make informed decisions about
life-style changes to offset the risk of strokes or heart attacks.

Christian Busse (Product Marketing Manager for Omron Healthcare Europe -
Germany) adds that "Morning hypertension is a severe health risk that is
related to increasing rates of strokes and heart attacks. So Omron are really
proud that with the new OMRON M10-IT Blood Pressure Monitor, anyone can now
detect this risk quickly and easily by simply measuring his or her blood
pressure values in the morning".

Reducing morning hypertension is an important target for doctors, which
is why the new Omron M10-IT Blood Pressure Monitor with morning hypertension
check function is such an important innovation. Home monitoring also helps
overcome "white coat hypertension" which many patients suffer when visiting a
doctor for blood pressure readings.

The Omron M10-IT is an easy to use, fully automatic upper arm blood
pressure monitor. Its features include :

- Morning Hypertension detection function

- Irregular pulse detection

- Large 3-fold display

- User switch with 84 memory values for each of 2 users

- PC connectivity - Allowing data print outs, data analysis and a 
facility for data transfer to healthcare professionals. USB cable and
software CD ROM included

- Auto mode - Can automatically take 3 consecutive measurements

- Comfort Cuff - Fits medium to large arm circumferences (22-42 cm)

- Intellisense comfort inflation - only pumps as necessary

- Highly accurate

- Clinically Validated (International Protocol and BHS Pending)

As with all Omron Blood Pressure Monitors, the Omron M10-IT is simple to
use in 3 easy steps :

1. Apply cuff

2. Press Button

3. See results

A change in diet, weight loss and an exercise programme can further
strengthen the preventive approach aided by Omron healthcare's expertise in
this field using its variety of clinically validated healthcare products.

References:

(i) Morning hypertension time - highest incidence of heart attacks
Chung et al. 2000; Muller et al. 1985; Muller et al. 1999

About Omron Healthcare Europe B.V.

Omron Healthcare Europe, B.V. located in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, is
the EMEA region subsidiary of Omron Healthcare group. A leading manufacturer
and distributor of blood pressure monitors for home use, Omron Healthcare
group is a market leader in blood pressure monitoring with over 50 million of
its monitors sold worldwide to date. Omron Healthcare is committed to
offering clinically proven, innovative weight management and thermometry
products and devices for use in treatment and monitoring of respiratory
conditions, all with the aim of helping people achieve greater compliance and
quality of life. With the April 2006 acquisition of Colin Medical Instruments
Corporation, a leader in blood pressure monitoring products for hospitals,
clinics, and physician offices, Omron Healthcare has a unique position as a
company offering a wide array of medical devices for use in sites ranging
from hospitals to the home.

For more information: http://www.omron-healthcare.com/