Take home message from this paper:
1) Blood pressure checks should be done on both arms
2) A difference in systolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg or more, or of 15 mm Hg or more, between arms might help to identify patients who need further vascular assessment. A difference of 15 mm Hg or more could be a useful indicator of risk of vascular disease and death.
The next time I have my blood pressure taken, I better make sure the nurse/GP does it on both arms!
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