Blood pressure taken from both arms helps spot risks

31 Jan 2012
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Blood pressure checks should be done on both arms, say researchers at the University of Exeter Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry. The study looked at the differences in blood pressure when testing both arms and found that differences of 10mm Hg and 15mm Hg or more could be useful for identifying patients who may require further assessment.

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