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Blood pressure cuff: A proper fit

It is important that the blood pressure cuff is the right size for your arm: not too large and not too small. If you will be monitoring your blood pressure at home, ask your doctor or nurse to check to make sure the cuff fits correctly.

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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Last Updated: April 24, 2007
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