Omron Healthcare, Dr. Oz team up to underscore home blood-pressure monitoring

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. Omron Healthcare has joined forces with "The Dr. Oz Show" in an integrated media partnership to help spread the word about the importance of home blood pressure monitoring, Omron announced Thursday.

“High blood pressure is a growing concern in the United States among adults, and is often referred to as the ‘silent killer,’” stated Ranndy Kellogg, Omron Healthcare VP marketing and product development. “We’re thrilled to align with ‘America’s Doctor’ in the Sept. 7 season premier to help spread the word about the importance of home blood pressure monitoring, further helping to decrease the risk of heart disease and increase life expectancy.”

The Omron Healthcare integration includes a sponsored segment on "The Dr. Oz Show’s" premiere episode, in addition to a consumer incentive that will be revealed by Dr. Oz during the show. The first 50,000 visitors to DoctorOz.com will be able to download a $10 coupon good on any Omron Healthcare home blood pressure monitor at participating retailers.

The second season of "The Dr. Oz Show" will stress to viewers to “Know Your Five,” and blood pressure is one of those lifesaving numbers Americans need to know. As many as 1-in-3 people suffer from high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. And, research showed home blood pressure monitoring can be vital to reducing a patient’s risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure.

Monitoring blood pressure at home is an important measure people can take to reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke. More than 50% of people with high blood pressure who monitor at home show an improvement in medication compliance and are quicker to take action.