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Blood pressure cuff (manual)
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Last discussed Sep 7, 2026
A manual sphygmomanometer used with a stethoscope to measure blood pressure by listening for Korotkoff sounds.
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Blood pressure: how to measure, manage, and treat high blood pressure (AMA #48 rebroadcast)
Peter Attia · Sep 7, 2026
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Peter Attia
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Used for: Accurately measuring blood pressure at home
Praised: More accurate than automated cuffs; automated cuffs can run 10-15 mmHg higher
vs: Compared to automated cuffs, which Peter says tend to overestimate his readin...
"I do both a manual cuff where you're using a blood pressure cuff and a stethoscope. And then I use a couple of different automated cuffs. I find the manual readings more accurate. I find that automated readings can be easily 10 to 15 millimeters o..."
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