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My brand name automatic blood pressure cuff monitor is 10 years old. have only used it maybe 50 times total. can it be smart to replace it now?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe/not: The technology of these products has changed some but not enough to require replacement. If you can take this with you to a doc visit & it's readings correlate well with that they get at the office I see no reason to discard it. Fresh batteries is usually all these need to work well.

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Answered 7/17/2018

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A member asked:

My brand name automatic blood pressure cuff monitor is 10 years old. have only used it maybe 50 times total. can it be smart to replace it now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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