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Blood pressure measurement: current practice and future trends.

Authors :
O'Brien, Eoin
Fitzgerald, Desmond
O'Malley, Kevin
Source :
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Edition); 3/9/1985, Vol. 290 Issue 6470, p729, 6p
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Examines the accuracy of indirect sphygmomanometry in the diagnosis and prognosis of hypertension in Great Britain. Insufficient aspects of time honored methods of measurement; Principle behind the standard method of blood pressure measurement; Implication of different blood pressure levels for accurate pressure measurements.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02670623
Volume :
290
Issue :
6470
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4922452
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.290.6470.729