Blood pressure - bi lateral mastectomy
Since surgery I use my leg for blood pressure readings -I am surprised at the number of medical professionals who have never encountered this before. I only had sentinel node removed on right side but...
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Hi Zoffiel I know it is a pain - I worry about Lymphedema so make sure they use leg - the larger cuff usually works for me especially if placed lower down. While in hospital we only did BP if there was an issue with other obs as it was quite painful. Chemo caused a number of clots in left leg so I avoid that limb as well!