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2. Why is the blood pressure of human taken about the arm and
not the leg?​

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Answer:

It has been recognized for some time that systolic pressures at the level of the ankles can also be elevated in comparison to pressures measured in the arm. This is usually attributed to calcification of the arteries, which prevents arterial compression and results in a falsely elevated pressure measurement.

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Answer:

You can feel the pulse rate over there

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