The researchers found that when people had their arms hanging by their sides during the reading, their systolic pressure was ...

How your arm is positioned when you get your blood pressure checked can make a big difference in the reading, a new study ...

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.

A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks can result in readings 'markedly ...

Researchers say their findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines, which call for firm arm support ...

There are standardized guidelines for how a patient should be sitting when that measurement is done. However, a new study published by researchers at Johns Hopkins University is showing what happens ...

Recent research has shed light on a crucial factor affecting blood pressure readings: arm position during measurement. The ...

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 inaccurately high readings, ...

Patients should advocate for proper blood pressure measuring techniques to ensure accurate readings and prevent overdiagnosis of hypertension. The study reveals that arm position can significantly ...

People may end up misdiagnosed with high blood pressure simply because their arm is in the wrong position when a reading is taken, researchers have warned.Experts found that some arm positions – such ...

The position of your arm during blood pressure tests—be it in a doctor office or your living room—can impact the results, ...

Arm blood pressure monitors are less prone to inaccurate readings as they’re easier to position at heart height. They are also suitable if you have more limited movement. Blood pressure monitors use ...