MEDICINE
CARDIOLOGY
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Cor pulmonale
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Aortic aneurysm
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Left heart failure
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Cardiac tamponade
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Detailed explanation-1: -A repeated difference of more than 10 mm Hg in blood pressure measurement between the arms can be a sign of a health problem such as: Blocked arteries in the arms, known as peripheral artery disease. Diabetes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Diagnosis of Aortic Dissection In some people with aortic dissection, pulses in the arms and legs are diminished or absent. Depending on the location of the dissection along the aorta, there may be a difference in blood pressure between the right and left arm.
Detailed explanation-3: -It’s actually quite normal, even when both arms are checked almost simultaneously. But a large difference in pressure-about 10 points or more-suggests the presence of artery-clogging plaque in the vessel that supplies blood to the arm with lower blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-4: -If an aortic aneurysm bursts, or ruptures, it causes sudden, severe pain, an extreme drop in blood pressure, and signs of shock. Without immediate treatment, it can quickly lead to death.