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Sphygmomanometer is a clinical instrument used to measure blood pressure, when a person is in a relaxed and resting condition. The pressure of the brachial artery is measured. It helps to estimate the state of blood circulation and the working of the heart. It helps to diagnose conditions such as increased or decreased blood pressure. Monometric and modern digital types are used to measure blood pressure.
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