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A member asked:

I have an omron bp digital monitor.how much difference are the readings than a dr office? is there a drastic difference?

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Dr. Tony Willson answered

Depends: The best way to calibrate its accuracy is to bring it in with you and check your pressure the same visit with both.

Answered 12/24/2014

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