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Posted On : 02 Aug 2017

what is difference between the BP of two arm.which of the reading we should consider for treatment normally left arm BP is higher

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Sanjeevani

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Right arm BP to be considered , normal difference being less than 10 mm hg

7 years ago

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Shah Zaib Zahid

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Left is usually higher because of more flow of aorta to that side. variation is minor upto 10mmHg. If it's grossly different as 50mmHg then it's Coarctation Of Aorta

7 years ago

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Asia Ali

3

coraction of aorta

7 years ago

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The normal blood pressure difference in the right and left upper limb -9 to -11 mm of Hg in systolic and -10 mm in diastolic BP. Normally blood pressure is taken in right arm in supine position.

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