Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Manchester, England
varying readings in both arms Posted: 01-29-08 18:19pm
Hi i was wondering about my reading i took
one in left arm 145/94 5 mins later in
right arm 132/85 then five mins again in
left arm 127/82 is that normal? which
reading is the right one? very confused by
it any help cheers
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MandMs
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Posted: 02-08-08 04:20am
What kind of monitor you are using for
measurement?
Are you relaxed while taking your blood
pressure?
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capecod
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Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Manchester, England
yo Posted: 02-08-08 17:14pm
Yeah its a electric monitor with the right
sized cuff etc, sitting in the same
position each time relaxed etc.
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MandMs
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Posted: 02-25-08 04:40am
To ensure consistency in your blood
pressure readings, you should take your
blood pressure at the same arm, at the
same time everyday, in the mornings or at
bed time.
Do not take coffee or cigarettes for at
least 30 minutes before taking your
reading.
Also, remember that an average of two
different readings taken at least 5
minutes apart is more reliable than 1
reading.
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