Definition: Sphygmography is a diagnostic test used to measure blood pressure in adults. It involves placing a small, flexible tube through the arm into the skin and then inserting it down the neck of the arm. The cuff on the end of the tube provides a measurement of the blood pressure at that point. Sphygmography is commonly used as an initial screening tool for high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. It can also be used to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, such
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