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A Blood Pressure Cuff Illustration

A blood pressure cuff (or sphygmomanometer) is a medical device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff, a measuring gauge, and a mechanism for inflation. It is wrapped around the upper arm or wrist to briefly restrict artery blood flow, helping to determine systolic and diastolic pressures.

Blood pressure monitoring is the regular measurement of the force of blood against artery walls, using a device to record systolic (heartbeat) and diastolic (rest) pressures. It diagnoses hypertension, managing medication effectiveness, and preventing cardiovascular issues like heart attacks and strokes. 

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cuff, blood pressure, heart, cardiovascular, sphygmomanometer, medical device,  inflatable cuff, artery blood flow, systolic, diastolic.

Image created by:

Joanna Culley