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Cervical radiculopathy..can that affect blood pressure reading in left arm? blood pressure in left arm is almost always higher than right arm readings. which arm is used to get correct reading?
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BLOOD PRESSURE: in one arm is ALWAYS a "bit" highre/lower than the other RELAX!! your blood pressure will be better Hope this helps LISTEN!!!!! Dr Z
Answered 11/10/2019
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