Blood pressure different in arms

[LLWB]

At my first cardo appt today my blood pressure in my left arm was 140/70. In my right arm it was 148/75. Is this considered high?My left arm always feels constricted like it has a BP cuff inflated on it, and my fingers numb/tingly and cold. The cardo mentioned peripheral artery disease. Ordered echo, nuclear stress test, and holter monitor. Can someone tell me more about the difference in arm blood pressure. Do I need to be really worried about it. Can't get testing done until Nov. Thanks for any help!

[OneScaredBuckeye]

Blood pressure shouldn't be higher than 140/90, with a little under 120/80 being optimal.  At this point, I don't think you need to be worried, though.  Our blood pressure usually will vary a little from one arm to the other, but doctors look for a difference of twenty points and you're nowhere near that.  If you have a blood pressure monitor at home, try taking your pressure when you're relaxed.  It usually goes up at the doctor's even if you feel relaxed.  I would guess if you take it at home, you'll fine you're well within in the safe range.

To lower blood pressure without medication, cut out salt, fats, and do at least thirty minutes of cardio every day.  You didn't mention much about your general health, but almost everyone can take a long, brisk walk daily.  Good luck.