Lower high blood pressure with simple hand movement suggested by experts
Handgrip strength training has been found to be an effective way of reducing the dangers of high blood pressure, which can be ...
You’ve probably been checking your blood pressure wrong your whole life
Systolic measures pressure in the arteries when your heart beats — it’s represented by the first and higher number in a blood ...
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During blood pressure check, there's a right way and wrong way to hold your arm, study finds
A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three different ways — leaning on a surface, ...
The #1 Habit to Break If You Have High Blood Pressure, According to a Doctor
If you think it’s ditching the salt shaker, get ready for a surprise. . EatingWell design. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, ...
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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PCOS Linked to Hypertensive Blood Pressure in Teens
Adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk for hypertension, according to a new study ...
Knowing your blood pressure numbers could save your life
"Our findings suggest that early diagnosis and sustained treatment of high blood pressure over time are critical to prevent ...
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Arm Position Affects Accuracy of Blood Pressure Readings
A new study from Johns Hopkins reveals that improper arm position during blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurate ...
Arm Position During Blood Pressure Check May Lead to Wrong Reading, Study Finds
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 ...
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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.
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Blood Pressure Readings Can Be Overestimated if Arm Is Not Positioned Correctly
An inaccurate reading due to poor arm position could lead to misdiagnosis of high blood pressure or unnecessary treatment. As ...
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A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings
Both positions produced substantial overestimates of blood pressure. Sponsor Message A patient's arm resting in their lap could erroneously bump up both the top and bottom number — known as the ...