A patient’s blood pressure is checked through the use of a sphygmomanometer. A rubber cuff is wrapped around the upper arm and inflated, compressing the artery to stop the blood flow. A stethoscope is placed on the arm to listen for the return of the blood as the cuff gradually deflates. Readings taken at the point when the blood forcefully returns and when it is flowing smoothly again determine the blood pressure.
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