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When blood pressure readings are taken, people's arms are often unsupported. But that may be problematic. | Clinical And ...

Investigators suggest that not following arm support guidelines during blood pressure screening could have a substantial ...

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A high blood pressure reading is certainly concerning. But there's a possibility that an incorrect arm position may be ...

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

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, ...

Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small ...

A study reinforces the importance of supporting the arm and placing the BP cuff at heart level, as guidelines recommend.

Researchers concluded that improper arm position could result in 40 to 54 million people being misclassified as having hypertension.

How you hold your arm during a blood pressure test can significantly impact the accuracy of your results.A new study finds ...