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How Accurate Are The Blood Pressure Machines In Grocery Stores And Drugstores?

According to Mayo Clinic emeritus hypertension specialist Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D., those free blood pressure machines in grocery stores aren't accurate enough o base serious medical decisions on. The cuffs are generally too small too get an accurate measurement on larger arms. Count on those found in your physician's office.

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