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What is your approach for patients who have marked inter-arm blood pressure differences on home and in office measurements?

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I'd first confirm that there is a difference in BP between arms by having the patient alternate BP measurements at home while seated with the back supported in a chair. In the office, I may perform AOBP measurements in both arms, but definitely would compare radial pulses simultaneously. If there is...

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