Why the study?
What factors are associated with inter-arm blood pressure differences in a general population?
Population
1090 individuals participating in a medical check-up in Ohasama, Japan
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Inter-arm SBP differences >10 mmHg associate with multiple CV risk factors; leaves open whether routine bilateral measurement improves risk stratification or outcomes.
What factors are associated with inter-arm blood pressure differences in a general population?
Significant inter-arm differences in systolic blood pressure exist and are associated with arteriosclerosis risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and low ABI.
Kimura et al. (2004) studied this question.
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