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  1. Alan Mead
    May 14, 2011

    I’ve found the automatic bp cuffs to be pretty inconsistent. At least on someone as big as I am (I’ve got high b.p. and find most automatic ones to read up to 20 points high vs. manual taken by a physician). What kind are you using?

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    • The Dental Warrior
      May 14, 2011

      Hi Alan,

      When I get a high reading, I take it again… and again. And, I have found the auto cuffs to give consistent readings. I’m at home and don’t recall what kind I’m using, exactly. I’ve had a few. They do break after a while. But, the current one is a wrist cuff. Before I had an auto arm cuff. My old manual cuff fell apart years ago. Maybe I’ll get another one to confirm high readings.

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  2. Barry Polansky
    May 14, 2011

    Hi Alan– I have had similar experiences. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that when we (respected advisors) tell patients about blood pressure issues (include other advice unrelated to their teeth), they ignore us.
    I recently had prostate surgery…I now advise all of my male patients to get PSA checks, yearly. Many already do but those that don’t seem to rather not know.
    The other night I ran into a friend I hadn’t seen in a few years. I told him about my recent surgery…he revealed that he had a biopsy 2 years ago, and it came back positive.
    He now is having some discomfort.
    He immediately called his urologist.
    So what does all of this tell us about human motivation and our role as dentists.
    Maybe our approach must be changed…maybe using “stories”…like my story is a motivational tool. In the end personal symptoms work best.
    Good food for thought.
    Thanks,
    Barry

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