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Is the ankle an accurate method of checking blood pressure?

curious

09/20/09

curious

Topics:High Blood Pressure , Blood Pressure , ankle blood pressure , alternative method for blood pressure

A friend is getting dialysis. Her arms hurt so they used her ankle to monitor her blood pressure. Is the ankle accurate? Can we use the home blood pressure kit on her ankle to check her blood pressure?

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Lisa Nelson

Monday, September 21, 2009

Hi Curious,

The ankle is obviously not the standard protocol for monitoring blood pressure, but it is an option. I recommend discussing with her physician/nurse so you can be instructed on the correct way to take an ankle measurement if you'd prefer to use her ankle.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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