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Tight blood pressure cuff could increase bp, cz my bp was 133/76 but i put the cuff not at the same tightness as first it give 104/67?
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It would be better to have a trained person, like your doctor or nurse, take your blood pressure. The blood pressure cuff should be snug before inflation.
Answered 3/16/2022
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I have a few questions; how are you testing your blood pressure? At rest, not eating for 30 minutes, feet on the floor while sitting? How we measure blood pressure makes a difference. A doctor in person during a physical examination can help determine if there are any health issues related to high blood pressure changes. A wrong-sized cuff can cause inaccurate BP readings
Answered 3/16/2022
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