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2019-01-19 07:20:19
Which arm should be used for blood pressure measurement?.I am right handed I always get 8-12 points higher blood pressure in my right hand..ecg echo before two weeks normal..like 90-130 in left hand(digital machine) 96-142 in right hand with same machine..why is such that?
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Answered2019-01-19 07:30:10

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Answered2019-01-22 04:35:24

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