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Using a Sphygmomanometer to Measure Blood Pressure

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Using a Sphygmomanometer to Measure Blood Pressure

Doctors take a person's blood pressure as part of a physical examination.

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Medical History and Physical Examination for Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders

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