High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to ...

Proper blood pressure measurement requires supporting your arm at heart level and resting before taking the reading for ...

"Our findings suggest that early diagnosis and sustained treatment of high blood pressure over time are critical to prevent ...

A new study finds that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure reading can skew measurements, sometimes ...

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Johns Hopkins Medicine Normal blood pressure is defined as less than 120 systolic pressure and less than 80 diastolic. Stage 1 high blood pressure is when systolic is 130 to 139 or diastolic is 80 ...

A new study from Johns Hopkins reveals that improper arm position during blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurate ...

Do you truly need that prescription for hypertension pills? A new study found an improperly positioned arm can lead to ...

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

Body position: Readings should be taken while the patient is seated with their back supported, feet flat on the floor, and arm supported at heart level. Sitting on an exam table without back support ...

Decatur, Ill (WAND) – A study led by University of Michigan Health finds years of high systolic blood ... early diagnosis and sustained treatment of high blood pressure over time are critical ...

Certain commonly used arm positions may result in inaccurately high blood pressure readings and lead to a misdiagnosis of ...