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My doctor says I have to take a blood pressure test. What does that mean?
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A blood pressure test is a way to measure your blood pressure. It’s done by using a cuff and a stethoscope, which are placed around your upper arm or wrist. The cuff is then inflated until it is just tight enough to stop the flow of blood through the artery. Then the cuff is slowly deflated while listening for the sound of your pulse. When you hear the pulse, the cuff is completely deflated. This process is repeated several times. The final reading is taken when the cuff is completely deflated.