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Usually i measure in my left hand about 20 hgmm less blood pressure then in the right.today left hand 86, right 103 hgmm.is this a problem?thank you!

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Dr. Andrew Zadeh answered

Yes.: Please see your doctor. Sometimes there can be a blockage of your arteries leading to your left arm that can explain this problem. Blood pressure in both arms should be the same.

Answered 10/31/2013

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A member asked:

Usually i measure in my left hand about 20 hgmm less blood pressure then in the right.today left hand 86, right 103 hgmm.is this a problem?thank you!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Zadeh answered

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