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what the risks are plethysmography, arterial plethysmography, test measures the systolic blood pressure, maximum pressure exerted, the heart contracts, a leg compared, of an arm, test, performed to rule out blockages, in the arms, legs, legs, blood flow studies this test done, in the health care provider's office, hospital, partially propped-up position, three blood pressure cuffs, wrapped snugly around the arm, leg, inflated to 65 mmhg, millimeters mercury, a pulse volume recorder, plethysmograph, measures the pulse waves from each cuff, differences between the pulse waves, noted, reduction in any, the waves compared, the others, indicate a blockage, test is complete, blood pressure cuffs, removed, refrain from smoking at least 30 minutes, remove all clothing, arm, legs, infants, children, preparation a parent, procedure depends on the child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, there, minimal discomfort, pressure, the blood pressure cuff is all should feel, test, help rule out arterial blockages, in the arms, legs, there, less than 20 mmhg difference, in the systolic blood pressure, the leg compared, of the arm, abnormal results, indicate arterial occlusive disease, trauma, arteries, small vessel diabetic changes, blood clots, vascular diseases, additional conditions under which the test performed, deep venous thrombosis, no risks associated, test, an arteriography, seriously ill patients who cannot be transported, arteriography laboratory.