Sphygmomanometer
A device to measure blood pressure. Comprises of an inflatable cuff which cuts off blood supply, a pressure gauge and a stethoscope. There are now fully automated devices available
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One third of patients with hypertension are overweight. 75% of patients with diabetes develop cardiovascular dieases due to hypertension. There are also strong links between insulin resistance and hypertension.