BP

[CB]

Which arm should the blood pressure measured be on, does its matter?

Many thanks

[Patrick Blanchard, M.D.]

The high reading is the one to consider, although a large difference
between the two may indicate other problems. The standard is: either arm.
sitting for at least 5 minutes. cuff at the level of the heart.

Hope this helps! Patrick
On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:41:03 -0000, CB <chaan.bhachu@baesystems.com> wrote:

> Which arm should the blood pressure measured be on, does its matter?
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> Many thanks
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[Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD]

"CB" <chaan.bhachu@baesystems.com> wrote in message news:<3fd83afe$1@baen1673807.greenlnk.net>...
> Which arm should the blood pressure measured be on, does its matter?

Both.

> Many thanks

You are welcome.

Humbly,

Andrew

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