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It is advisable to use digital instrument to measure Blood Pressure as the readings vary much within short span of time or is it really so that BP fluctuate over wide range?
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Hello, It will depend on a quality of a digital instrument. If you are looking for rough reading it is good to use. Readings vary based on batteries used and its strength. For accuracy, better to use instruments with dial or mercury.
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Please do not take repeated readings.
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BP does not fluctuate over wide range. The instrument may be faulty
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