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 ...
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Common arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, finds Johns Hopkins study
Researchers say their findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines, which call for firm arm support ...
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Do You Really Have High Blood Pressure? Check Your Arm Position
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, ...
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Inside Your Health: How a misplaced arm position could skew your blood pressure reading
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 ...
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 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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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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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.