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How accurate is the wrist blood pressure monitor? is the only one that fits me, i'm very overweight and my arm is very fat. and my doctor order to monitor my blood pressure for a week. that's the machine i have?

Q: how accurate is the wrist blood pressure monitor? is the only one that fits me, i'm very overweight and my arm is very fat. and my doctor order to monitor my blood pressure for a week. that's the machine i have?

: Not very accurate at all. You need a “special” blood pressure cuff for people with large arms. Usually available in larger drug store or on line.

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Not very accurate at all. You need a “special” blood pressure cuff for people with large arms. Usually available in larger drug store or on line.

Answered 7/3/2021

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A member asked:

How accurate is the wrist blood pressure monitor? is the only one that fits me, i'm very overweight and my arm is very fat. and my doctor order to monitor my blood pressure for a week. that's the machine i have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

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