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Blood Pressure Cuff: Too Large

Blood pressure cuff that is too big.

If the blood pressure cuff does not fit correctly, the results may not be accurate. This cuff is too large for the user's arm. There is too much overlap.

Current as of: September 7, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Stephen Fort MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology

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