Checking blood pressure on the right arm?

Question

Was wondering if anyone knows why most doctors office's check the blood pressure on the right arm instead of the left? Talked to a nurse and she told me thats was standard.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

It is for consistancy. There is actually difference in the readings between the two arms. My right arm always reads higher than my left by atleast 10 points. The doctor needs to know that any difference is based on physiology rather than left and right arm.

Answer 4

My doctor alway checks my blood pressure on my left arm

Answer 5

I have HBP and I have a wrisp cuff to keep track of my bp. The instructions say to use it on my left wrist cuz thats closest to my heart and takes a more accurate reading.
And my dr. office takes it on my left arm usually.

Answer 6

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