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Why is a wait time needed between measurements?

April 26, 2017measurements needed time wait

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Why is a wait time needed between measurements?

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Taking a blood pressure measurement constricts the arteries. Waiting between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement. We generally recommend you wait five minutes between readings. You may need to increase the wait time depending on your individual physical characteristics.