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A member asked:
Does low battery of digital bp machine gives inaccurate reading?im using omron hem 7111..past 3 days low bp reading 120/82 now lowbatt high 140/90
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Replace battery.: A low battery could be giving you inaccurate results, yes. Replace battery, recalibrate machine (if necessary) and repeat blood pressure.
Answered 9/11/2017
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