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Are the bp in the arm always the same as in the aorta and the carotid arteries? like when doing pushups do u have the same bp in the arm as in neck?
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Yes: If you don't have a blockage (and at 25, you shouldn't), the pressure will be the same.
Answered 7/1/2015
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