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Bleeding Into the Skin: Causes of Sudden Skin Changes
This phenomenon may occur in common areas like the arms, legs ... They happen when small blood vessels break just under the ...
Diabetics use glucose monitors. Should non-diabetics use them too?
Not everyone in the health field is so bullish on the prospects of CGMs for everyone, and question whether digging in too ...
Common arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, Johns Hopkins study finds
Researchers say their findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines, which call for firm arm support ...
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Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong ... States have high blood pressure, but only about 1 in 4 adults with high blood pressure has their blood pressure under control, according ...
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Arm position during blood pressure reading can affect accuracy, study finds
The way you’re positioned during a blood pressure reading can affect its accuracy, and supporting your arm on a table is best ... cuff and had their BP taken under each of the three conditions ...
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Commonly used arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, study finds
Therefore, to obtain an accurate reading, it is crucial to measure blood pressure under consistent conditions, following clinical guidelines. More information: Hairong Liu et al, Arm Position and ...
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Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
(CNN) — A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position ... of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, but only about 1 in 4 adults with high blood pressure has their blood ...