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Are digital blood pressure machines reliable?

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Are digital blood pressure machines reliable?

Question
My father has high blood pressure for the last 15 years and he is now 65 years old. Recently we purchased a digital blood pressure machine, are the results with this reliable?
Expert Answer
O
Dr OP YadavaDec 21, 2004
CEO & Chief Cardiac Surgeon,
National Heart Institute,
New Delhi
Yes, the machine can be relied upon. However, we suggest that you should get it calibrated regularly.

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