Has anybody had a Leg Blood Pressure Check?

I have seen (rarely) on real physical exam videos, the blood pressure taken both on arms and legs (general exam, not focused on periperal arterial disease). Im really curious, has anybody had their BP taken this way? It is interesting to me because it has a "detailed" aspect!

Working in EMS I've done this a handful of times. Sometimes it's necessary because of the condition of the arms would make it difficult

@ekgbob20

Good night,

There are a total of 8 measuring points where you can measure your blood pressure. These are Both upper arms, both wrists, both thighs and both ankles. Secretly, it should also be possible to measure blood pressure on the male penis.

Back to your thread, I measure my blood pressure daily, also on my ankles and thighs. For me it's purely for medical reasons. But you can also measure your blood pressure there in a game test. If you measure at the ankle, you place the chest piece of the stethoscope on the artery of the ankle (inner ankle), or on the artery on the back of the foot. When measuring blood pressure in the thigh, the chest piece of the stethoscope is placed in the hollow of the knee.

The blood pressure is usually highest at the thigh. The blood pressure is also usually higher at the ankles than at the upper arm.

Depending on the circumference of the patient's thigh, a larger cuff is required. It is often necessary to use the largest size or special cuffs for the thigh.

The cuff for the upper arm is often sufficient for the ankle. This should also fit the ankle.

Best wishes and all the best

David

@David_Daiki

There are a total of 8 measuring points where you can measure your blood pressure. These are Both upper arms, both wrists, both thighs and both ankles. Secretly, it should also be possible to measure blood pressure on the male penis.

I know about all these 😃, thanks! But im curious if anyone has had that as part of a general exam. I remember i once read a form of a school/college sport physical, and it wanted the bp measured on both arms, for example.

@ekgbob20

Hello and good afternoon,

Blood pressure is hardly ever measured by general practitioners here in Germany. Even auscultation is hardly ever done anymore, unless you state that you have problems with your heart or lungs.

In Germany, blood pressure is almost always measured on both upper arms by a cardiologist in private practice.

An ABI index measurement (both upper arms and both ankles) is often only carried out in the outpatient department of a clinic/hospital here in Germany.

Even with full monitoring in the intensive care unit, blood pressure is only monitored on the left or right upper arm in Germany.

How this is done in other countries is beyond my knowledge. I only know that in the USA it is possible that the blood pressure is measured and monitored at all 8 or 9 measuring points if you are fully monitored in the intensive care unit. That's how it's done for me when I end up in intensive care with my American heart specialist.

All the best and best wishes

Years ago I had a lady friend who had her blood pressure measured in both arms and ankles for a life insurance physical. She was 51 years of age at the time and was told the company required the checks because of her age. The readings were within normal limits and the policy was issued. She also mentioned that it was the first time the stethoscope was placed over the carotid arteries in her neck. I have a thigh cuff and have applied to myself but was unable to check the pressure. Blood pressure can be measured in the penis using a small cuff wrapped around the base of the organ. I have read that blood pressure in a fully erect penis is about the same as in the arm. Any comments?