About 7% of American adults—about 17 million people—don’t fit properly in the blood pressure cuffs that come standard with ...

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

More than 17 million U.S. adults may be unable to get accurate blood pressure measurements at home from popular ...

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

The American Heart Association‘s recommended position for an accurate blood pressure reading is feet flat on the floor, back supported with arms leaning on a surface and cuff positioned at mid ...

The iHealth brand is doctor-recommended, which is why this particular tracker made the cut for our list of best blood pressure monitors earlier this year. Karishma Patwa, M.D., cardiologist at ...

Researchers conclude that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis of ...

A greater vertical distance between the heart and where the cuff is placed ... managing a patient’s blood pressure in about 20% to 45% of cases, according to the American Medical Association.