Inter-arm blood pressure difference in type 2 diabetes: a barrier to effective management?

British Journal of General Practice

Christopher E Clark¹  John L Campbell¹  Andy Dickens¹  Colin J Greaves¹  Philip H Evans¹ 

[1] Institute of Health Service Research, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Exeter, Devon

关键词: blood pressure measurement;    inter-arm difference;    peripheral vascular disease;    type 2 diabetes mellitus;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp09X420752

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Previous studies have identified a substantial prevalence of a blood pressure difference between arms in various populations, but not patients with type 2 diabetes. Recognition of such a difference would be important as a potential cause of underestimation of blood pressure.

【 授权许可】

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