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Why do they prefer patients get blood pressure checked while at rest? just curious also, how long at rest until checked is recommended?
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Blood pressure: Because stress, excercise/acitivty can affect blood pressure reading. Usually 5-10 min rest is recommended before measuring bp.
Answered 6/17/2014
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