A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings
WEB11 hours ago · A trial from researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that simply deviating from the guidelines for arm position can produce an overestimate of a patient's blood pressure.
Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks …
WEB1 day ago · A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s office — can result in readings “markedly higher” than when ...
Arm position during blood pressure check may result in wrong ... - NBC News
WEB1 day ago · Blood pressure readings taken while a person's arm is in the wrong position could lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study found.
Hypertension: Why Arm Position During Blood Pressure
WEB2 hours ago · In a new study, researchers say different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. They report that blood pressure readings taken when the arm is resting on a hard...
Incorrect arm positioning inflates blood pressure readings, risking ...
WEB38 minutes ago · New research shows that improper arm positioning can inflate blood pressure readings by up to 9 mm Hg, highlighting the urgent need for clinicians to prioritize correct measurement techniques to...
Blood pressure may read falsely high if the arm isn’t ... - Science News
WEB1 day ago · A clinical trial found blood pressure readings were higher with the arm on the lap or along the side, compared with supported at heart height.
Commonly used arm positions can substantially overestimate blood ...
WEB1 day ago · A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test...
Do You Really Have High Blood Pressure? Check Your Arm …
WEB1 day ago · Oct. 8, 2024 – People who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may want to check again. That’s because many commonly used arm positions for blood pressure checks can lead to...
Are People Holding Their Arms Incorrectly for Blood Pressure Tests?
WEB1 day ago · The new study looked at the effects of three arm positions during a blood pressure test: supported on a desk; supported on a lap; and hanging at the patient's side.
A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings
WEB10 hours ago · A trial from researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that simply deviating from the guidelines for arm position can produce an overestimate of a patient’s blood pressure.
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