Hey guys,
just a small question for you:
right now, my bp cuff is size M-L for arms between 22 and 42cm.
my arm is 42 flexed and 37 "relaxed and straight".
if i use this cuff, my BP comes out between 137/75-142/82, so hypertension although im already on medication (candesartan)
if i use a XL cuff on the same maschine (arms between 32 and 52cm) my
bp, esp systolic, is between 12 and 18 points lower.
now my question:
which is the correct cuff for my arm?
my arms are in the range of both cuffs but yet they measure completely different.
what would you advise?
i do not want to increase my medication if it is not necessary
thanks!
just a small question for you:
right now, my bp cuff is size M-L for arms between 22 and 42cm.
my arm is 42 flexed and 37 "relaxed and straight".
if i use this cuff, my BP comes out between 137/75-142/82, so hypertension although im already on medication (candesartan)
if i use a XL cuff on the same maschine (arms between 32 and 52cm) my
bp, esp systolic, is between 12 and 18 points lower.
now my question:
which is the correct cuff for my arm?
my arms are in the range of both cuffs but yet they measure completely different.
what would you advise?
i do not want to increase my medication if it is not necessary
thanks!