Comparison between Right and Left Upper Arms in Detection of Hypertension.

Bo Mi Song Hyeon Chang Kim Jee Seon Shim Dae Ryong Kang

Published in: Korean circulation journal (2018)

Single-arm measurements, compared to double-arm measurements, may underestimate the prevalence of hypertension. However, if double-arm measurements are unavailable, right arm is preferred for measurement of BP, especially in women.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
risk factors
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
adipose tissue
loop mediated isothermal amplification
arterial hypertension