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.

A new study from Johns Hopkins reveals that improper arm position during blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurate readings.

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.

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

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.

Some arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, new study finds. Experts explain the findings.

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 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,