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What Does My BP Reading Indicate?
Posted on
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Wed, 3 May 2017
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Wed, 31 May 2017
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Question : BP Readings Male Age 80 L 66/50 R 123/ 59
Also have a sence of being a be a bit light headed
Also have a sence of being a be a bit light headed
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that such an excessive difference in systolic blood pressure between two arms may be a sign of peripheral artery disorders or even the aortic arch.
In such case a careful physical exam coupled with eventual imagine tests (such a Doppler ultrasound, angio CT, etc) would be necessary to clarify this matter.
The above investigation could shed light on the potential reasons of lightheadedness too.
You need to discuss with the attending doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions do not hesitate to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that such an excessive difference in systolic blood pressure between two arms may be a sign of peripheral artery disorders or even the aortic arch.
In such case a careful physical exam coupled with eventual imagine tests (such a Doppler ultrasound, angio CT, etc) would be necessary to clarify this matter.
The above investigation could shed light on the potential reasons of lightheadedness too.
You need to discuss with the attending doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions do not hesitate to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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