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Monitoring BP in both arms during the initial assessment is advisable, as the systolic value may differ by five to ten mm Hg between arms. For subsequent BP assessments, use the arm with the higher reading.
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Monitoring BP in both arms during the initial assessment is advisable, as the systolic value may differ by five to ten mm Hg between arms. For subsequent BP assessments, use the arm with the higher reading.
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01:10Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure
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01:11Assessing Blood pressure in the Leg
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01:21Sites for measuring blood pressure
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