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Blood Pressure Cuff: Too Large

Picture 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.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Last Revised April 5, 2011

Last Revised: April 5, 2011

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology

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