Popular Science · 23h
How to ensure your doctor measures your blood pressure correctly
Improper arm positions sometimes used during blood pressure screenings may lead to significantly overestimated readings, according to a Johns Hopkins University study published on October 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Even small variations can potentially result in a hypertension misdiagnosis.
Science Daily · 20h
Commonly used arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings
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 hypertension.
The Mirror · 16h
Inaccurate blood pressure tests can happen when a patient's arm is in the wrong position
Ensuring a patient is in the correct position when checking their blood pressure is crucial to get accurate readings. A review has found that test inaccuracies can lead to a perfectly healthy person b
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