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Blood pressure measurement

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Diastolic blood pressure
Systolic blood pressure
Blood pressure reading
Measuring blood pressure
Hypertension - blood pressure measurement
High blood pressure - blood pressure measurement
Sphygmomanometry

Blood pressure is a measurement of the force on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body. You can measure your blood pressure at home. You can also have it checked at your health care provider's office, many pharmacies, or even at some fire stations.

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Review Date: 7/23/2024+
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