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Are there any safety precautions when using a blood pressure cuff at home?

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Home BP: Taking blood pressure at home is easy and should be done before or several hours after meals. You should sit quietly and be comfortably. Also relax your arm while the cuff is inflated.

Answered 10/28/2012

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