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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Checking the blood pressure in BOTH arms could save your life

Checking the blood pressure in BOTH arms could save your life: Big difference between the readings is an early sign of heart disease

Researchers are urging doctors to check the blood pressure in both of a person's arms at the same check up Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found people with a big difference between the readings in each arm are more likely to have a heart attack or a stroke.

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