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Which Arm Is Best for Blood Pressure Reading

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Most of the people are right-handed hence left arm is preferred to measure blood pressure to get the better reading. A 2014 study in The American Journal of Medicine of nearly 3400 people found average arm- to-arm differences in systolic blood pressure of about 5 points. Pin On Health If your arm is rasied over your h Continue Reading Related Answer Tim OBrien Neurorehabilitation Specialist 1986-present. . The upper arm blood pressure monitor is generally the most accurate blood pressure device. Check out our extensive review and buying guide inside. The biggest plus of a wrist monitor is its smaller and easier to use but you sacrifice accuracy for ease of use. A systolic blood pressure difference between arms of 10 points or more should be considered abnormal. Measuring the blood pressure of each arm can help ensure an accurate test. If you are right-handed measure on the left arm. BP was measured simulta...