- female
- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
Which arm to measure blood pressure right or left?
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Both the arms can be used for BP measurement and sometimes, your doctor might take two readings from two arms to check for any variations too. Generally, it's best to take your blood pressure from your left arm if you are right-handed.
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Answered 04/07/2025
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View allI'm a bit concerned about my health and would really appreciate some advice. Back in May 2017, I had an angioplasty and have been keeping up with my meds and exercises since then. Currently, I'm on cilacar for my blood pressure and crevast 7510. I used to take ecosprin 7520, but my ENT doctor suggested that it could have been causing my nasal block and sinus issues. I've had two nasal surgeries to remove polyps, and I've been on crevast for the past month. So, I'm just wondering how often I should be getting my ECG, treadmill, echo, and other tests done. I've been doing lab tests every three months and everything's come back normal. Any guidance on this would be really helpful.
it is important to monitor your heart health regularly. Since you have already been taking lab tests once every three months and they have been normal, it is recommended to continue with this frequency for now. Additionally, it is advisable to undergo an ECG, treadmill test, and echo once every 6-12 months to assess your heart function and overall cardiovascular health. However, the frequency of these tests may vary based on your individual health condition and any specific recommendations from your cardiologist.
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I'm a bit worried about my X-ray report. It mentions "prominent markings" in the right lower zone of my chest. What exactly does that mean? Should I be concerned about this finding?
the probable diagnosis is asthma,chronic ronchitis, bronchopneumonia etc, pulmonologist opinion is advised.
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What is the normal blood pressure by age?
children- 100/60, Adults- 120/80 and >60yrs- 130/80
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