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Why when i took my blood pressure in both arms and both legs by the ankle does the flashing heart flash on the both leg readings but not on the arm 1s?
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Not a concern: The flashing heart shows that the machine detects your pulse. If it doesn't flash, the cuff may not be placed correctly. But you can feel your own pulse in the wrist to know you have one.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Leg bp: It seems likely that the instrument is not detecting pulsations consistently. That is a common issue with ankle BP measurements.
Answered 8/4/2014
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