Defining the relationship between arm and leg blood pressure readings: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion: This is the first review to provide empirical data defining the difference between BP in the arm and leg in the general population. Findings suggest a diagnostic threshold of 155/90 mmHg could be used for diagnosing hypertension when only ankle measurements are available in routine practice.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: REVIEWS Source Type: research