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Do Blocked Arteries In The Arm Cause High Blood Pressure?

Hi, my wife has high np and triglycerides and Cholesterol. She went to a holistic Dr and took her :bP. On the upper right arm it was very high but on the wrist of the same arm it was almost normal. Could there be a problem with arteries in the arm.if you are going to charge me you are bogus
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Arm blood pressure is checked with sphigmo manometer. It is not possible unless she has peripheral vascular disease. If we move distally few studies have shown elevated systolic blood pressure and normal distolic blood pressure. One more possibility of partial block in brachial artery lead to normal blood pressure in radial artery. But correct blood pressure is monitored by inserting sensor into radial and brachial artery. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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Do Blocked Arteries In The Arm Cause High Blood Pressure?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Arm blood pressure is checked with sphigmo manometer. It is not possible unless she has peripheral vascular disease. If we move distally few studies have shown elevated systolic blood pressure and normal distolic blood pressure. One more possibility of partial block in brachial artery lead to normal blood pressure in radial artery. But correct blood pressure is monitored by inserting sensor into radial and brachial artery. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.