- female
- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
Which arm to measure blood pressure right or left?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
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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Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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View allI'm trying to understand my recent ECG results that mentioned a sinus rhythm with right axis deviation. I've been having occasional chest thumping, especially after drinking things with caffeine, trouble sleeping, and sometimes shallow breathing. What could this mean for my health, and should I be worried?
Sinus rhythm right axis deviation on an ECG indicates that the electrical impulses in your heart are following a normal pattern, but the direction of the electrical activity is slightly shifted to the right side of the heart. This can be a normal variation for some individuals, but it can also be associated with certain heart conditions. Based on your symptoms of chest thumping after consuming caffeine, difficulty sleeping, and shallow breathing, it is important to consider the possibility of underlying heart issues such as arrhythmias or palpitations. I recommend consulting with a cardiologist for further evaluation and management. In the meantime, you can try to reduce your caffeine intake and practice relaxation techniques to help with your symptoms.
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I'm experiencing some concerning symptoms like chest pain on my left side, shortness of breath, and my blood pressure seems higher than usual. On top of that, I've been dealing with numbness in my leg and arm and noticed some bed sores appearing on my bum. I also have this persistent headache that's been bothering me. Should I be worried about these symptoms, and what could be causing them? Would love your advice on what steps I should take next.
visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management
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I'm a bit confused about my ECG report. It mentions something called sinus arrhythmiashould I be worried about that? It also says the ECG is normal. Should I consider getting an echocardiogram?
it seems like arrhythmia and visit cardiologist for further evaluation
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