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An inaccurate reading due to poor arm position could lead to misdiagnosis of high blood pressure or unnecessary treatment. As ...

A new study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine explored the ways that different arm positions during blood ...

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

The way you’re positioned during a blood pressure reading can affect its accuracy, and supporting your arm on a table is best ...