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Review
. 2001 May 12;322(7295):1167-70.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7295.1167.

ABC of hypertension: Blood pressure measurement. Part IV-automated sphygmomanometry: self blood pressure measurement

E O'Brien, G Beevers, G Y Lip
Review

ABC of hypertension: Blood pressure measurement. Part IV-automated sphygmomanometry: self blood pressure measurement

E O'Brien et al. BMJ. .
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A selection of automated devices
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The Omron HEM 705-CP monitor (top) and the A&D UA-767 device (bottom) for self measurement of blood pressure. Both devices have fulfilled the criteria of the BHS and AAMI protocols
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The Omron HEM 705-CP monitor (top) and the A&D UA-767 device (bottom) for self measurement of blood pressure. Both devices have fulfilled the criteria of the BHS and AAMI protocols
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