Why the study?
Is there a systematic difference in blood pressure between the left and right arms when measured simultaneously?
Population
91 patients
Comparison
Simultaneous blood pressure measurement in the… vs Simultaneous blood pressure measurement in the…
Design
Cross-sectional, fully balanced design (for observers and cuffs)
Authors
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No systematic inter-arm BP difference observed; leaves open effects on hypertension diagnostic thresholds in routine care.
Is there a systematic difference in blood pressure between the left and right arms when measured simultaneously?
Simultaneous blood pressure measurements demonstrate no systematic difference between the left and right arms, supporting the use of both arms in methodological comparisons.
Gould et al. (1985) studied this question.
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