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My friend dr told him that the wrist b/p cup was not accurate and take herb/p in left arm out streched above her heart he is on high b/p pills ?
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Hypertension: The wrist cuff is not preferable to take blood pressure. The preferred location is the arms and both arms should be done at least the first time to make sure the readings are close.
Answered 10/9/2012
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