Wednesday, March 2, 2011

New system offers more accurate blood pressure measurements

New system offers more accurate blood pressure measurements: "Traditionally, blood pressure is measured using the familiar inflatable cuff and stethoscope on the upper arm. While this method has sufficed for over a century, some people maintain that it is inaccurate – blood pressure in the arm is reportedly higher than at the heart, and not by a consistent, easily compensated-for amount."

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