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Sphygmograph

The sphygmograph (/ˈsfɪɡməˌɡræf, ˌɡrɑːf/ SFIG-mə-graf) was a mechanical device used to measure blood pressure in the mid-19th century. It was developed in 1854 by German physiologist Karl von Vierordt (1818–1884). It is considered the first external, non-intrusive device used to estimate blood pressure.

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Triples5
Avg. degree1.87
Density0.133333
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Sphygmograph → Drawing, Dudgeon, The, The Medical Heritage Library, Vierordt's Sphygmograph

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blood pressure device used von instrument improved external measure first placed radial artery cuff 1863 able modified vierordt's sfig-mə-graf physiologist

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Sphygmographrelated to External linksDudgeon0.60section
Sphygmographrelated to External linksThe0.60section
Sphygmographrelated to External linksThe Medical Heritage Library0.60section
Sphygmographrelated to External linksDrawing0.60section
Sphygmographrelated to External linksVierordt's Sphygmograph0.60section

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