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Blood pressure in right arm is 117/61. blood pressure in left arm is 101/56. is this bad?

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Obstruction ?: There is usually obstruction to flow in the one with the lower measured pressure. The obstruction may be in the aortic arch or subclavian or in the limb itself. It is worth having it checked to find the cause. See a cardiologist.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/28/2018

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