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Right Way to Position Your Arm for Accurate BP Readings
You’ve probably been checking your blood pressure wrong your whole life
“One of my hopes is that this will help inform patients as to how to do this on their own and also to tell their health care provider the right way,” Brady told NBC News. “Patients should be empowered to make sure the blood pressure measurement is accurate.”
For an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading, Position Your Arm This Way
A new study finds that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure reading can skew measurements, sometimes leading to misdiagnoses of certain conditions.
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 readings.
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 many as 1 in 6 American adults may have inaccurate information about their blood pressure because their arm was in the wrong position during readings.
How should you place your arm during a blood pressure reading?
Researchers have found that improper arm positioning can affect the accuracy of blood pressure readings. The study is significant because variations in readings may result in an increased number of hi
Wrong arm position, wrong blood pressure reading
People may end up misdiagnosed with high blood pressure simply because their arm is in the wrong position when a reading is taken, researchers have warned. Experts found that some arm positions – such as resting the arm on the lap – can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings.
Common arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, Johns Hopkins study finds
Researchers say their findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines, which call for firm arm support on a desk when measuring blood pressure
The Right Way to Position Your Arm for Accurate BP Readings
Some arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, new study finds. Experts explain the findings.
Arm Position During Blood Pressure Check May Lead to Wrong Reading, Study Finds
The wrong position may be responsible for your numbers. Certain arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, a new study finds. Experts explain the proper form for accurate blood pressure readings.
Millions Of Americans May Be Getting Misdiagnosed With Hypertension Due To Their Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks
Millions of people may be getting misdiagnosed with hypertension because of the way their arms are positioned during a blood pressure check. A new study suggests that common arm positions, such as resting your arm on your lap or letting it hang at your side,
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Knowing your blood pressure numbers could save your life
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New study shows how important it is to know your blood pressure numbers
A study led by University of Michigan Health finds that years of high systolic blood pressure - the top number on the blood ...
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High Blood Pressure: What Is The Normal BP Range Of An Adult?
Normal: If your reading is less than 120/80 mmHg, you're in the normal range. High BP: Readings that fall between 120-129 and ...
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Healthy Blood Pressure Changes With Age — Here's What's Normal For Each Age Group
According to the National Institute of Aging, “normal” blood pressure levels differ among different age groups because “Your ...
NPR
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A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings
Both positions produced substantial overestimates
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How a blood pressure number predicts your stroke risk
Scientists at the University of Miami recently conducted a study that sheds new light on how blood pressure affects our brain ...
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