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Non-Communicable Diseases, Emergency Care and Mental Health

Non-Communicable Diseases, Emergency Care and Mental Health

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Diagram showing blood pressure measurement
Figure 1.7  The pressure in the cuff is increased until the blood flow stops, and then the flow gradually returns as the cuff is slowly deflated. This enables you to measure the blood pressure when the artery is closed by pressure from the cuff, and when the artery is fully open.

 1.2.5  Blood pressure (BP)