Key result
Simultaneous blood pressure measurement in both arms revealed significant absolute differences at the individual level (systolic 5.4±4.8 mmHg, diastolic 3.9±3.2 mmHg).
Why the study?
Does simultaneous blood pressure measurement in both arms reveal clinically significant interarm differences in hypertensive and normotensive adults?
Population
191 adult patients, including 111 hypertensive and 80 normotensive individuals.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
Loading...
Interarm BP differences may warrant initial bilateral measurement; supports guidelines yet leaves prospective validation open.
Cross-Sectional (n=191)
Does simultaneous blood pressure measurement in both arms reveal clinically significant interarm differences in hypertensive and normotensive adults?
Effect estimate: Absolute systolic difference 5.4±4.8 mmHg; absolute diastolic difference 3.9±3.2 mmHg
Absolute interarm blood pressure differences are often clinically significant at an individual level, supporting the guideline recommendation to measure BP in both arms initially.
Fonseca‐Reyes et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=191). Simultaneous blood pressure measurement in both arms vs. Right versus left arm was evaluated on Absolute and relative difference in blood pressure between arms (Absolute systolic difference 5.4±4.8 mmHg; absolute diastolic difference 3.9±3.2 mmHg). Simultaneous blood pressure measurement in both arms revealed significant absolute differences at the individual level (systolic 5.4±4.8 mmHg, diastolic 3.9±3.2 mmHg).
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: