Blood Pressure - Arm Cuff Vs Wrist Cuff

In this episode of "Talking with Docs," the doctors delve into a crucial aspect of blood pressure monitoring – wrist blood pressure cuffs versus traditional arm cuffs. Join them as they compare the differences, advantages, and potential limitations of these two methods, providing valuable insights to help you make informed choices for monitoring your blood pressure at home.

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[GATORADDAM]

My take Taking your blood pressure all the time raises your blood pressure.

[rpvermeulen]

A unique experience: two people in a YouTube clip being silent for several seconds and still make a lot of sense!

[jesseostone]

I have a wrist cuff, and took my measurements over about a three-week span at approximately the same time every evening. It was fairly consistent at about 110/70 with heart rate of 76. I was satisfied with that info, even if not totally accurate. Not bad for a 65 yo woman on no meds.👍🏼

[cowanthegreat]

Arm. Monitored mine twice a day (2x) for a couple weeks in December. Was 137/85, I'm 66yo. Decided it was time to make some changes. Been intermittent fasting (16-18 hours a day), no snacking between meals, no processed foods, more lettuce, but nothing radical food wise. Been taking my blood pressure the past week, now average 120/80 and have lost five pounds. Oh, and added a second 20m walk a day.

[williamjones]

Nice nails Doc! Go for the podcast. Love the stuff you present

[andrewmartinez]

My wrist cuff wa reading 127/78 in parking lot...then the arm cuff going in for a research study read 169/101 !!...blew my mind! Between white coat syndrome and an unreliable wrist cuff, im about to stroke out! I'm going to buy an arm cuff now to eliminate the wrist variable. I do research studies and get disqualified because out of range.

[KM-tsou]

I enjoy both of you on YT and can use closed captioning. I rarely listen to podcasts.
You two make a good team!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, referencing peer reviewed articles, and having fun on your channel!

[rebornsugar]

I bought a wrist cuff for traveling. Yes, following instructions are important.
Thanks for the video.

[michaelnapier]

Thank you two for taking the time out to do these short segments mixing the humor with medicine. I’ve always had more confidence in the arm cuff. My blood pressure is not bad but, I wish I had you guys, either one😁

Please keep up the good work and the occasional guest appearance of other specialty docs, much appreciated.

[charlieanstey]

I used an arm cuff for years with good reliable results. I have compared it to my Doctors" machine 3 times and found it to be in agreement. It was also nice to see the numbers decline in conjunction with my Keto diet.

[evaavfc]

Normally, you'd wait a few minutes between readings. Thank you for all the useful videos

[aileensteele]

We use a wrist cuff. Our cardiologist said even if reading may differ from he gets in his office, the wrist cuff gives a good baseline and info to work with. At least we are keeping track of

[elgordoloney]

Go with podcasts 4 sure! Really appreciate the efforts time and information you provide, keep it flowing, thanks

[arnie]

Hi guys from France - absolutely love your work - prefer vids to podcasts - I’m 68 and my kids and friends love your stuff too. I’m a veteran of two stent operations and a carotid endarterectomy with ongoing medication for hypertension - I use a cuff about every three months prior to doctor and cardiologist visits - my cuff gets calibrated occasionally with my doctors old fashioned method and seems pretty accurate. When I do it, I do it as advised, three consecutive times morning and the same before bed on 3 consecutive days thus a total of 18 data points. As an aside I find you need to sit quietly for a minimum of 5-10 mins for consistent results - keep up the good work

[janemcginn]

I use a wrist cuff at home, and I do bend my arm and have it at the height of my heart. I do it in the morning before coffee, and in the evening. I seem to be getting fairly confident results.

[marthae]

We use both the wrist and arm cuff at our dental office for screening of BP. The wrist usually does read higher, but as a screening tool in preventing medical emergencies both do the job.
I enjoy your clips on all things medical and would welcome podcasts on current topics and controversies in medicine.

[darlenemartinez]

There are several reasons for high bp readings in a doctors office.
1. They march you back and make you get on a scale.
2. Then they march to a room where they sit you down and strap you up. All the while trying to be funny and making little jokes with the effort to get you to laugh.
3. They push the button and the cuff inflates to an extremely high level to point where my eyes cross.
4. And then they say…..huh, it’s a little high. YA THINK?
Like you said, the size of the cuff makes a big difference. If you have a big arm and they use a normal cuff it will give you a higher reading.
The old school method of bp taking was only as accurate as the hearing of the person taking it. Since you basically had to listen for the sound of the heartbeat. Poor hearing and you were screwed. I’m guessing that there are way too many people on meds because of false readings due to practitioners carelessness. Not a good thing.

[rosemariegreenland]

Love all your videos. Not sure if I would enjoy podcasts more but I imagine it would depend on the content.
I’m hoping you’ll add a vitamin/supplement video and not just individual vitamins, looking for guidance on daily requirements for older female populations trying to maintain a healthy immune system. The amount of information online is overwhelming, hoping you can streamline it! Thank you both, you are fabulous together!

[piepeeya]

Sigh! My blood pressure was 180/91 They told me to eat less salt and I had 2 cups of coffee before. This is the highest I have ever had.
The doctors told me my blood pressure would go up after Brian Aneurism my blood pressure was low.

[louisel.sinniger]

I am a nurse and I usually get a manual cuff that you can pump up yourself. Where I work we have either ones like you two used., plus “nurse on a stick”, They are ok until someone drops them! The reliability of them goes down.