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I hate the automatic ones at the dr office, especially the wrist ones. Get a basic pressure cuff (make sure the cuff is the right size for you...I've never seen anyone switch out the cuffs for different size people/arms. Get a basic stethoscope. Getting something nicer means better comfort. Some are downright painful for your ears. Measure same time of day in same conditions (i.e. after you drink your morning water/meds, before coffee, etc.) Best if someone else does it but I've taken my own BP. Cuff on your bicep at heart level, arm, shoulder, hand relaxed. With the slow heartbeat of athletic people, slower pressure release will give you more accuracy in detecting the Korotkoff sounds.

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