Re: blood pressure monitor question

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> I have a rather large arm, bigger than what my blood pressure monitor
>states as the limit.  I am in the process of getting a larger cuff.
> However, I noticed that my readings seem real high.  Is it likely that
> a BP cuff that is too small would tend to give readings that are
> higher than normal on average?  Thanks in advance!

Quite possibly. If there is not enough wrap area under pressure around
the arm then the pressure which overpowers systolic and permits
diastolic might both be higher. However, I recommend that you do not try
to guess the accuracy but wait until you get the larger cuff. Accuracy
of BP monitors in general together with fluctuating BP makes for more
than enough variables.

Phil Holman