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A member asked:

I monitor my bp daily. i have a digital cuff. the 1st was 126/92 but then i immediately take it again the reading was 125/79. do i need a new cuff?

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Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: there is natural variability with your blood pressure and the machines that record it you are well within the range of natural variability. Check your BP twice a week, record and take average for 2-3 weeks of readings.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 3/19/2017

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