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2019-02-13 17:17:07
I found an article that" People who repeatedly have a difference of 10 to 15 mm Hg for systolic pressure are more likely to have vascular disease. ... A large difference in blood pressuremeasurement between your arms may be a sign of a health problem, such as: Blocked arteries in your arms(peripheral artery disease)". Is this true???
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