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.

By: Gizmodo.com

Oct 09 2024
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High Blood Pressure Reading? You Might Have Been Holding Your Arm Wrong

If you’ve ever had a high blood pressure reading, there’s a chance your arm position skewed the result. A study out this week finds that two common positions for taking blood pressure can often lead … [+3290 chars]

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High Blood Pressure Reading? You Might Have Been Holding Your Arm Wrong

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