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1896
Riva Rocci in Italy introduces the first blood pressure monitoring method of pressuring the upper arm with a cuff.1905
Nicolai Korotkoff in Russia publishes an article on blood pressure monitoring by listening to the arterial sounds via cuff pressuring.1961
The Central R&D Laboratory of Tateishi Electric (the forerunner of OMRON) undertakes research on health and medical devices.Late 1950s to 1960s
In Japan, some researchers make progress in proving the causal relationship between hypertension and strokes. One of the causes of hypertension is identified as a high intake of salt. Effective treatments are determined1964
Starts the development of a simple blood pressure monitor1966
The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) established1970s
In Japan, in replacement of cerebral hemorrhage, the occurrence rate of cerebro-cardiovascular disease increases1973
OMRON launches its first blood pressure monitor: manometer-typed manual monitor, HEM-1
1973
OMRON launches its first blood pressure monitor: manometer-typed manual monitor, HEM-1
1974
Tateishi Life Science Laboratory is established (becomes OMRON Life Science Laboratory in 1990)1977
World's first Guideline for hypertension treatment published by the Joint National Committee1978
Omron's first digital blood pressure monitor for home-use: HEM-771978
The Japanese Society of Hypertension (JSH) was established.1981
OMRON launches first digital automatic blood pressure monitor for home-use: HEM-88Early 1980s
Large numbers of therapeutic interventions for cardiovascular are carried out in a global scale1982
Enters overseas market for the first time (Germany)1983
Guidelines for the treatment of mild hypertension: Memorandum from a WHO/ISH meeting are released1984
Launches digital manual blood pressure monitor (low price below 10,000 JPY, first in the market)1985
Launches blood pressure monitor with oscillometric method: HEM-400C, HEM-700C1985
“White-coat hypertension” is recognized overseas1986
OMRON provides blood pressure monitors for the Ohasama Study: HEM-401C1986
Ohasama Study was started1988
Developsf finger blood pressure monitor1988
“Japanese Study Group for Physiology and Management of Blood Pressure” is established. “Nocturnal hypertension” report released.1990
Acquires Marshall, an OEM provider in the U.S. establishes branches in Germany and Hong Kong1990
First diagnosis guideline of the “Guide for the Treatment of Hypertension ” is presented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Japan Medical Association1991
Launches world's first fuzzy logic automatic blood pressure monitor: HEM-7061992
Launches world’s first wrist blood pressure monitor with constant-speed deflation control: HEM-7071996
Ohasama Study is adopted as a guideline by the US Joint National Committee1999
Launches blood pressure monitor with world's fastest measurement technology: HEM-757 - Shortens the measurement time to 21-22 seconds from 40 seconds1999
Ohasama Study is adopted as guidelines by the WHO2000
Launches world's smallest wrist blood pressure monitor: HEM-6302000
First “ Guideline for Hypertension Treatment ” is released by the Japanese Society of Hypertension2001
Launches new pre-formed “ Comfit Cuff ” blood pressure monitor: HEM-770A2002
Introduces Japan's first wrist blood pressure monitor with advanced positioning sensor: HEM-6371T2002
“HOMED-BP Study” monitoring the long-term prognosis of hypertension patients with the guidelines of self-measured blood pressure at home is launched with Tohoku University and many other medical institutes in Japan2003
“Guidelines for Self-monitoring of Blood Pressure Monitor at Home ” is launched by the Japanese Society of Hypertension, explaining how to monitor blood pressure and setting standard values2004
Launches original blood pressure monitor with full automatic cuff wrapping system: HEM-10002004
The Ohasama Study is adopted as a guideline by the European Society of Hypertension2006
Launches industry-first blood pressure monitor with monitoring hypertension indicator2008
Develops solar-powered blood pressure monitor: HEM-4500-SOL
Launches smaller, lighter blood pressure monitor: HEM-7301-IT
2009
100 million units Sales of blood pressure monitors for home use exceed 100 million units worldwide2009
Normal blood pressure level in home monitoring is defined as less than 125/80 mmHg (less than 135/85 mmHg for elderly people) in “Hypertension Treatment Guidelines 2009” published by the Japanese Society of Hypertension2010
Launches Wellness Link, a health management service: HEM-7250-IT2012
Launches Medical Link, a hypertension treatment support service for professional use2014
The Japanese Society of Hypertension’s Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension (JSH 2014) states that home BP monitoring is recommended to be used in clinical practice, home BP is to be prioritized over clinic BP if there is a difference between two values2015
Launches home monitor with Bluetooth/NFC function: HEM-7280C2015
The Ohasama study is adopted by the Taiwan Society of Cardiology ashypertension guidelines (TSOC2015)2016
200 million units Global sales of home blood pressure monitors reach over 200 million units. OMRON launches ZERO EVENTS, its mission to reduce cerebro-cardiovascular events to zero
Launches OMRON Connect, a smartphone app for health management service
Launches OMRON Connect compatible blood pressure monitor: HEM-7511T
Introduces the Metabolic Management Center (MMC) in China, a one-stop service for diabetic patients within a hospital
2017
Launches tubeless digital blood pressure monitor: HEM 7600T2018
Launches HeartGuide, the first FDA-approved wearable blood pressure monitor
2018
Launches HeartGuide, the first FDA-approved wearable blood pressure monitor
2019
Establishes HeartVoice Pte Ltd, a joint venture between OMRON Healthcare and iAPPS in Singapore, making available a HeartVoice, a remote healthcare monitoring service for hypertensive patients to the online diagnosis system
Launches Complete, a wireless upper arm blood pressure monitor + EKG
1896
Riva Rocci in Italy introduces the first blood pressure monitoring method of pressuring the upper arm with a cuff.1905
Nicolai Korotkoff in Russia publishes an article on blood pressure monitoring by listening to the arterial sounds via cuff pressuring.1961
The Central R&D Laboratory of Tateishi Electric (the forerunner of OMRON) undertakes research on health and medical devices.Late 1950s to 1960s
In Japan, some researchers make progress in proving the causal relationship between hypertension and strokes. One of the causes of hypertension is identified as a high intake of salt. Effective treatments are determined1964
Starts the development of a simple blood pressure monitor1966
The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) established1970s
In Japan, in replacement of cerebral hemorrhage, the occurrence rate of cerebro-cardiovascular disease increases1973
OMRON launches its first blood pressure monitor: manometer-typed manual monitor, HEM-1
1974
Tateishi Life Science Laboratory is established (becomes OMRON Life Science Laboratory in 1990)1977
World's first Guideline for hypertension treatment published by the Joint National Committee1978
Omron's first digital blood pressure monitor for home-use: HEM-771978
The Japanese Society of Hypertension (JSH) was established.1981
OMRON launches first digital automatic blood pressure monitor for home-use: HEM-88Early 1980s
Large numbers of therapeutic interventions for cardiovascular are carried out in a global scale1982
Enters overseas market for the first time (Germany)1983
Guidelines for the treatment of mild hypertension: Memorandum from a WHO/ISH meeting are released1984
Launches digital manual blood pressure monitor (low price below 10,000 JPY, first in the market)1985
Launches blood pressure monitor with oscillometric method: HEM-400C, HEM-700C1985
“White-coat hypertension” is recognized overseas1986
OMRON provides blood pressure monitors for the Ohasama Study: HEM-401C1986
Ohasama Study was started1988
Developsf finger blood pressure monitor1988
“Japanese Study Group for Physiology and Management of Blood Pressure” is established. “Nocturnal hypertension” report released.1990
Acquires Marshall, an OEM provider in the U.S. establishes branches in Germany and Hong Kong1990
First diagnosis guideline of the “Guide for the Treatment of Hypertension ” is presented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Japan Medical Association1991
Launches world's first fuzzy logic automatic blood pressure monitor: HEM-7061992
Launches world’s first wrist blood pressure monitor with constant-speed deflation control: HEM-7071996
Ohasama Study is adopted as a guideline by the US Joint National Committee1999
Launches blood pressure monitor with world's fastest measurement technology: HEM-757 - Shortens the measurement time to 21-22 seconds from 40 seconds1999
Ohasama Study is adopted as guidelines by the WHO2000
Launches world's smallest wrist blood pressure monitor: HEM-6302000
First “ Guideline for Hypertension Treatment ” is released by the Japanese Society of Hypertension2001
Launches new pre-formed “ Comfit Cuff ” blood pressure monitor: HEM-770A2002
Introduces Japan's first wrist blood pressure monitor with advanced positioning sensor: HEM-6371T2002
“HOMED-BP Study” monitoring the long-term prognosis of hypertension patients with the guidelines of self-measured blood pressure at home is launched with Tohoku University and many other medical institutes in Japan2003
“Guidelines for Self-monitoring of Blood Pressure Monitor at Home ” is launched by the Japanese Society of Hypertension, explaining how to monitor blood pressure and setting standard values2004
Launches original blood pressure monitor with full automatic cuff wrapping system: HEM-10002004
The Ohasama Study is adopted as a guideline by the European Society of Hypertension2006
Launches industry-first blood pressure monitor with monitoring hypertension indicator2008
Develops solar-powered blood pressure monitor: HEM-4500-SOL
Launches smaller, lighter blood pressure monitor: HEM-7301-IT
2009
100 million units Sales of blood pressure monitors for home use exceed 100 million units worldwide2009
Normal blood pressure level in home monitoring is defined as less than 125/80 mmHg (less than 135/85 mmHg for elderly people) in “Hypertension Treatment Guidelines 2009” published by the Japanese Society of Hypertension2010
Launches Wellness Link, a health management service: HEM-7250-IT2012
Launches Medical Link, a hypertension treatment support service for professional use2014
The Japanese Society of Hypertension’s Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension (JSH 2014) states that home BP monitoring is recommended to be used in clinical practice, home BP is to be prioritized over clinic BP if there is a difference between two values2015
Launches home monitor with Bluetooth/NFC function: HEM-7280C2015
The Ohasama study is adopted by the Taiwan Society of Cardiology ashypertension guidelines (TSOC2015)2016
200 million units Global sales of home blood pressure monitors reach over 200 million units. OMRON launches ZERO EVENTS, its mission to reduce cerebro-cardiovascular events to zero
Launches OMRON Connect, a smartphone app for health management service
Launches OMRON Connect compatible blood pressure monitor: HEM-7511T
Introduces the Metabolic Management Center (MMC) in China, a one-stop service for diabetic patients within a hospital
2017
Launches tubeless digital blood pressure monitor: HEM 7600T2018
Launches HeartGuide, the first FDA-approved wearable blood pressure monitor
2019
Establishes HeartVoice Pte Ltd, a joint venture between OMRON Healthcare and iAPPS in Singapore, making available a HeartVoice, a remote healthcare monitoring service for hypertensive patients to the online diagnosis system
Launches Complete, a wireless upper arm blood pressure monitor + EKG
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