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My manual bp machine ( mercurual sphygmomanometer) mercury rests back at 6 mmhg, gives me a reading of 120/86 when i pump, is this error reading?
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No its: pretty accurate HOWEVER the MERCURY is dangerous and you should dispose of it and obtain a new DIGITAL BP machine! My STRONG recommendation! Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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