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If the bloodpressure cuff at the pharmacy machine is to small could it give you a higher reading?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Blood pressure: If you have a very large arm relative to the size of the cuff, inaccuracy could result.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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A member asked:

If the bloodpressure cuff at the pharmacy machine is to small could it give you a higher reading?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Chilakapati agreed

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