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How to Take Blood Pressure

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There are many ways to measure blood pressure. The most simple and common way to measure blood pressure is the brachial artery occlusion method, commonly known as the cuff.

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Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the pressure exerted by the blood as it flows through the arteries. It is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). The purpose of taking a blood pressure measurement may be to determine a person’s haemodynamic status, gain a baseline and monitor for changes from the baseline.

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