When blood pressure readings are taken, people's arms are often unsupported. But that may be problematic. | Clinical And ...

Regardless of whether you’re at the doctor’s or at home—but especially with the latter—it’s important to know how you hold your arm actually matters. A recent study says a certain arm position—resting ...

Patients should advocate for proper blood pressure measuring techniques to ensure accurate readings and prevent overdiagnosis of hypertension. The study reveals that arm position can significantly ...

Researchers from John Hopkins say to get an accurate reading, your arm should not be on your lap or dangle unsupported at ...

“When things look more uniform...those are concerning signs in terms of a possible medical condition,” Dr. Lal says. Other ...

New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken ...

Recent research has shed light on a crucial factor affecting blood pressure readings: arm position during measurement.