Arm position makes a difference in blood pressure readings, new study shows
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks can result in readings 'markedly higher.'
A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings
Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how they are taken can significantly skew the results.
Arm position during blood pressure check may lead to wrong reading, study finds
The researchers found that when people had their arms hanging by their sides during the reading, their systolic pressure was 6.5 points higher than when their arms were resting on a desk, while the diastolic blood pressure — the bottom number — was 4.4 points higher than in the supported condition.
Blood pressure may read falsely high if the arm isn’t positioned properly
A clinical trial found blood pressure readings were higher with the arm on the lap or along the side, compared with supported at heart height.
Poor Arm Position May Significantly Skew BP Readings
Guidelines for BP measurement recommend arm support on a desk with the midcuff at heart level . Overestimating BP can lead to unnecessary patient follow-up and overtreatment . Hypertension affects approximately 86 million adults in the United Statesand more than one billion people globally .
Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
Are People Holding Their Arms Incorrectly for Blood Pressure Tests?
Nearly half of U.S. adults have elevated blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The diagnosis is made when the force of blood flowing through blood vessels is higher than normal (120/80,
Your arm position could change your blood pressure measurement, study says
How your arm is positioned when you get your blood pressure checked can make a big difference in the reading, a new study says.
During blood pressure check, there's a right way and wrong way to hold your arm, study finds
Blood pressure readings taken while a person's arm is in the wrong position could lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study found.
High Blood Pressure Reading? You Might Have Been Holding Your Arm Wrong
Two common arm positions for getting a blood pressure reading can lead to misdiagnoses of hypertension, new research finds.
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