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Faculty of Allied Health Sciences => Pharmacy => Topic started by: poppy siddiqua on March 21, 2012, 12:28:38 PM

Title: Arm blood pressure differences 'predict death risk'
Post by: poppy siddiqua on March 21, 2012, 12:28:38 PM

A large difference between the blood pressure in each arm suggests a bigger risk of dying early, researchers claim.

A study of 230 high blood pressure patients found those with big differences in systolic pressure were more likely to die from heart attack, stroke or other causes.

More heart health checks may be needed in those with different readings, says the British Heart Foundation.

Not all medics follow national guidance to measure blood pressure in both arms.

Source: BBC news.

Title: Re: Arm blood pressure differences 'predict death risk'
Post by: arefin on March 23, 2012, 08:11:01 PM

Thanks for sharing.