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Millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)
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Pressure is measured in millimeters (mm) of mercury (Hg). A special unit that measures pressure shows how high a column of mercury rises.
Last Updated:
July 9, 2007- Author:
- Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
- Medical Review:
- Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
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