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Researchers concluded that improper arm position could result in 40 to 54 million people being misclassified as having hypertension.
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Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small ...
How you hold your arm during a blood pressure test can significantly impact the accuracy of your results.A new study finds ...
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s office — can result in readings “markedly higher” than when your arm is in ...
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