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What is the prevalence of clinically significant inter-arm blood pressure differences in pregnant women at 11-14 weeks of gestation?
What is the prevalence of clinically significant inter-arm blood pressure differences in pregnant women at 11-14 weeks of gestation?
Measuring blood pressure in both arms during early pregnancy is crucial, as relying on a single arm may underreport hypertension in up to one-third of cases.
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Supports bilateral BP measurement in early pregnancy screening; leaves open impact on hypertension detection and outcomes.
Kametas et al. (2008) studied this question.
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