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2. Sphygmomanometer - Wikipedia

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   A sphygmomanometer (/ ˌ s f ɪ ɡ m oʊ m ə ˈ n ɒ m ɪ t ə r / SFIG-moh-mə-NO-mi-tər), also known as a blood pressure monitor, or blood pressure gauge, is a device used to measure blood pressure, composed of an inflatable cuff to collapse and then release the artery under the cuff in a controlled manner, [1] and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure the pressure.

3. The Right Way to Position Your Arm for Accurate BP Readings - AOL

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   According to Mustali Dohadwala, M.D., board-certified cardiologist and medical director of Heartsafe Boston, the following factors may impact accuracy: Measuring blood pressure with a cuff that is ...

4. You’ve probably been checking your blood pressure ... - AOL

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   Normal blood pressure is defined as less than 120 systolic pressure and less than 80 diastolic. Stage 1 high blood pressure is when systolic is 130 to 139 or diastolic is 80 to 89.

5. Cardiovascular examination - Wikipedia

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   An accurate blood pressure and heart rate should be measured, as these are direct measurements of how well the heart is working. An automatic blood pressure cuff can be used, but a healthcare professional can also use a manual blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. [2]

6. Blood pressure measurement - Wikipedia

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   A minimum systolic value can be roughly estimated by palpation, most often used in emergency situations, but should be used with caution. [10] It has been estimated that, using 50% percentiles, carotid, femoral and radial pulses are present in patients with a systolic blood pressure > 70 mmHg, carotid and femoral pulses alone in patients with systolic blood pressure of > 50 mmHg, and only a ...

7. Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood ...

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   Follow these AHA steps to get the most accurate blood pressure reading possible at home: ... Record the results using a printable (PDF) tracker. If your monitor has built-in memory to store your ...