We have been measuring blood pressure wrong, say Johns Hopkins doctors
A study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that the way a patient’s arm is positioned during routine blood pressure (BP) screenings can lead to significant overestimation of results,
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.
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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.
Do you place your hand on lap while measuring blood pressure? Here’s what you’re doing wrong
The study demonstrates how the hand position can influence discrepancies in blood pressure readings, leading to wrong medical decisions.
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