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blood pressure not easy,seems impossible to read
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My wife Linda is 59yrs and is on meds for blood pressure but in her Left arm is almost impossible to get a reading at times. Her right arm has no problem.
Should we be worried about this problem? If so, does this problem indicate something minor or serious ?
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March 7 5:17 PM (1 hour and 16 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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Hi,

The Subclavian artery which brings blood to the left arm from the heart may have a problem. This can be atherosclerosis (hardening of the artery),blockage or partial blockage inside of the artery due to blood clot or pressure on the artery in the neck-shoulder area by an extra rib on the top of first rib so called Thoracic outlet syndrome. So you need an Angogram of this left Subclavian artery to see what is going on and why you can not get blood pressure reading on the left arm. A Radiologist can do the Angiogram for you.The problem can be minor or serious depending to Angiogram result.

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March 7 6:51 PM (1 hour and 34 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
My wife and I are greatful for your quick response and informative answer. We will use your service whenever I need a health answer.
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March 7 6:59 PM (7 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
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