It also is not real. There are no intra-arterial differences in systolic pressure between upper and
lower extremities. Hence, the differences at the cuff are just a sphygmomanometric artifact, most likely due to enhanced transmission of pressure wave. Still, it can predict AR severity
lower extremities. Hence, the differences at the cuff are just a sphygmomanometric artifact, most likely due to enhanced transmission of pressure wave. Still, it can predict AR severity