Kids' blood pressure measurements substantially different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis (IMAGE)

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Kids' blood pressure measurements substantially different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis

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Blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents should be taken from both arms after new research showed substantial differences could be seen depending on which arm was used.

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Marcelo Leal

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