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2 different readings
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2 different readings
by daniel-wilkerson, Dec 28, 1998 12:00AM
when i take my bp. in left arm it is different from reading in right arm is this normal they are close but different
also the pulse reading are different on left it says 64bpm
on right arm says 61bpm are these readings normal or not
please some one help scared that its abnormal
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Dear Daniel,
Thank you for your question. It is normal to have a small amount of variation <10mmHg difference between arms. If there is more than this it may indicate a blockage in on of the arteries of the arm and you should have it checked in a doctors office with professional equipment. The difference in pulse is probably just due to different heart rates when you checked.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
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