Blood pressure readings: Are you getting them right?
Sit quietly for at least five minutes before taking the first reading, and do not talk during the reading. At the first visit ...
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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 ...
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Everyday Pain Relief: High Blood Pressure
That's especially true for people with high blood pressure. Many over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers can push your blood pressure higher. That can be dangerous. Since high blood pressure has no ...
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New Study Finds Arm Position Can Skew Blood Pressure Results
A recent Johns Hopkins University study found small details like where your arm is positioned or how you're sitting could ...
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Swift stroke prevention using AI and artery monitors
While other firms have dabbled in using AI to detect early stroke signs, Avertto’s combination of hardware and software gives ...
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Popular home blood pressure cuffs may not fit millions of adults
More than 17 million U.S. adults may be unable to get accurate blood pressure measurements at home from popular ...
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Blood Pressure Readings May be Elevated by Arm Positions
When blood pressure readings are taken, people's arms are often unsupported. But that may be problematic. | Clinical And ...
This Common Mistake Could Be Inflating Your Blood Pressure, According to Johns Hopkins Doctors
Investigators suggest that not following arm support guidelines during blood pressure screening could have a substantial ...