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How measuring blood pressure in both arms can help reduce cardiovascular risk and hypertension

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Blood pressure should be measured in both arms and the higher reading should be adopted to improve hypertension diagnosis and management, according to a new study. The research analyzed data from 53,172 participants in 23 studies worldwide to examine the implications of choosing the higher or lower arm pressure.

Source: ScienceDaily.com