Blood pressure cuff: Too large


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Blood pressure cuff: Too large


Image of a blood pressure cuff that is too big

If the blood pressure cuff does not fit correctly, the results may not be accurate. This cuff is too large for the user's arm.

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Primary Medical Reviewer Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Specialist Medical Reviewer Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Last Updated April 24, 2007

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