Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s ...
Your arm position could change your blood pressure measurement, study says
How your arm is positioned when you get your blood pressure checked can make a big difference in the reading, a new study ...
Arm position during blood pressure check may lead to wrong reading, study finds
The researchers found that when people had their arms hanging by their sides during the reading, their systolic pressure was ...
A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings
Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how they are taken can significantly skew the results.
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The importance of proper arm position for accurate blood pressure readings
Recent research has shed light on a crucial factor affecting blood pressure readings: arm position during measurement. The ...
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Arm position makes a difference in blood pressure readings, new study shows
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks can result in readings 'markedly ...
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Incorrect arm positioning inflates blood pressure readings, risking misdiagnosis
Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can overestimate readings, potentially leading to misdiagnosis ...
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Arm position during blood pressure reading can affect accuracy, study finds
The way you’re positioned during a blood pressure reading can affect its accuracy, and supporting your arm on a table is best ...
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Wrong Arm Position in Blood Pressure Tests Can Cause Misdiagnosis, Says Study
The position of your arm during blood pressure tests—be it in a doctor office or your living room—can impact the results, ...
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Blood pressure may read falsely high if the arm isn’t positioned properly
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.
Your doctor’s office could be reading your blood pressure all wrong
54 million US adults may be misdiagnosed with high BP based on bad readings. Many people may be surprised to learn the proper ...
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Incorrect Arm Positions Overestimate Blood Pressure Measurements
A study reinforces the importance of supporting the arm and placing the BP cuff at heart level, as guidelines recommend.