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Is it normal for blood pressure to be slightly higher in left arm than right arm? left: 106/66 right: 100:64 what does that mean?

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Yes. Normal: Like any measurement, sphygmomanometry is only as accurate as the instrument being used and its operator. There is a certain amount of normal variability in blood pressure. Larger differences can be due to certain conditions. The difference you describe can probably be accounted for by the inherent variability of the machinery.

Dr Earle agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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