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Blood Pressure Checker

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Overview

Medimax 30 is a coin-operated self checking device that produces blood pressure readings in only 30 seconds and provides a printed record as well. It is extremely simple; user puts an arm in the self-adjusting cuff and the rest is completely automatic. Medimax 30 allows the hypertension sufferer to keep ongoing blood pressure records between visits to the doctor's office. Also affords an opportunity for early detection of disease by the many who are unaware of their problem. *Manufacturer information is no longer valid. No further information is available.