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If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, it's a good idea
to have both a
stethoscope
and a
blood
pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) to monitor your blood pressure
regularly.
Purchase a flat diaphragm-model stethoscope rather than a bell-shaped one. The flat surface makes it easier for you to hear.
Blood pressure cuffs come in many models. If you have difficulty reading the gauge on a regular cuff, consider an electronic digital model. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a blood pressure kit and show you how to use it. For more information on how to take a blood pressure, see the topic Home Blood Pressure Monitoring.
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