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The difference in blood pressure between arms linked to a greater risk of death, new study finds – News-Medical.Net
A new study finds that a difference in blood pressure between arms is associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.
A new study finds that a difference in blood pressure between arms is associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.
A team of researchers at the University of Exeter led the large-scale meta-analysis of all relevant research projects, combining data on over 54,000 people from a total of 24 studies conducted in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the US. Data collected on blood pressure readings taken from both arms were included.
In a paper published this month in the journal Hypertension,…
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