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2 nurses struggled to find pulse in my r arm when doing bp (117/78),but did easily in left.i have hx r shoulder reconstruction & that arm is bigger from less movement.i also can detect radial pulse in my l but not r wrist.is this concerning/serious?

Q: 2 nurses struggled to find pulse in my r arm when doing bp (117/78),but did easily in left.i have hx r shoulder reconstruction & that arm is bigger from less movement.i also can detect radial pulse in my l but not r wrist.is this concerning/serious?

: shoulder reconstrucstion should not affect palpation of the radial artery. It is best to see a vascular surgeon to find if there is an abnormality

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shoulder reconstrucstion should not affect palpation of the radial artery. It is best to see a vascular surgeon to find if there is an abnormality

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A member asked:

2 nurses struggled to find pulse in my r arm when doing bp (117/78),but did easily in left.i have hx r shoulder reconstruction & that arm is bigger from less movement.i also can detect radial pulse in my l but not r wrist.is this concerning/serious?

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