Association of a difference in systolic blood pressure between arms with vascular disease and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Differences in systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 10 mm Hg or more or 15 mm Hg or more between arms have been associated with peripheral vascular disease and attributed to subclavian stenosis. We investigated whether an association exists between this difference and central or peripheral vascular disease, and mortality. Methods We searched Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane, and Medline...