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Bp Auscultatory Method

Blood pressure can be measured using the palpatory method and auscultatory method. The palpatory method is used to measure only the systolic pressure. The auscultatory method is done by using the inflated cuff and stethoscope placed on the brachial artery, and it gives both systolic and diastolic pressure. The measurement is based on the Korotkoff sounds.

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Why does my father's BP fluctuate with different methods?

Query: Hello doctor, This query is regarding my father. He is 65 years old and hypertensive for the last 15 years. He was on Ramistar 5 mg and Amlodipine 2.5 mg and one diuretic. Recently, his doctor increased his dose to Ramistar 10 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg. I am an MBBS doctor and I check his BP twice dail...  Read Full »


Dr. Rishu Sharma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Variation of systolic blood pressure in a palpatory and auscultatory method is usually plus or minus 10 mmHg. To the readings of palpatory usually 10 mmHg is added to get an auscultatory blood pressure. So, please make sure that your apparatus is accurate and the person ...  Read Full »

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