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What Causes Difference In BP Reading?
My blood pressure from my left arm was 146/106 w/88 pulse I retook it same arm and it was 137/106 with 90pul so then I took pressure on my right arm 146/106 92pulse why the difference and what does this mean I do take low dosage of blood pressure medicine I am 35 and high blood pressure runs in my family
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
Hi
Thank you for sharing with HCM
I read your query and understand your concern
The difference isn't pathological so you don't have reason to worry too much
Minimal differences can be seen between arms
If it is more than 20 mm than it needs evaluation
You are fine so continue your treatment
Wish you good health
Feel free to contact me further questions or queries
Regards
Dr Drilona Kenga
Cardiologist
Thank you for sharing with HCM
I read your query and understand your concern
The difference isn't pathological so you don't have reason to worry too much
Minimal differences can be seen between arms
If it is more than 20 mm than it needs evaluation
You are fine so continue your treatment
Wish you good health
Feel free to contact me further questions or queries
Regards
Dr Drilona Kenga
Cardiologist
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