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Old 11-30-2016, 07:15   #21
JJ_BPK
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Originally Posted by Kat View Post
The true way to do BP is lie in a dark room, unattended for 30 minutes... When has that every happened, never. A 24 yo medical assistant rolls a cart in, puts on a cuff that may be too small for the arm you have, read it.


The home units are quite accurate like you say. My only concern is when office reading high doc may pile on RX. I have done meditation and lowered mine significantly. Good luck with navigating your health care.
Well aware of cuff sizing,, I make sure the large cuff is used every time..

As to meds,, I challenge the doc every visit, remind him of how long I've been on the meds and ask about kidney & liver markers..
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