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So to see if my small aorta are too small i should measure my bp in feet and arm and compare. should i stand while measuring?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Sorta: lie supine and do the upper and lower extremity pressures close in time

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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A member asked:

So to see if my small aorta are too small i should measure my bp in feet and arm and compare. should i stand while measuring?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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