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*The measurement is systolic pressure.
 
*The measurement is systolic pressure.
 
*Cuff width should measure as 40% of the circumference of the limb being used.
 
*Cuff width should measure as 40% of the circumference of the limb being used.
*'''Advantages'''
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'''Advantages'''
**Cheap and available in most practices.
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*Cheap and available in most practices.
**Useful in hypotensive patients.
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*Useful in hypotensive patients.
*'''Disadvantages'''
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'''Disadvantages'''
**Not very reliable in horses.
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*Not very reliable in horses.
    
===Oscillometric Method===
 
===Oscillometric Method===
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