A new study found that patients who rest their arm on the lap or at their side during a blood pressure reading tend to get inaccurate results. Inaccurate blood pressure readings can lead to healthcare providers misdiagnosing a condition,

Some arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, new study finds. Experts explain the findings.

An inaccurate reading due to poor arm position could lead to misdiagnosis of high blood pressure or unnecessary treatment. As many as 1 in 6 American adults may have inaccurate information about their blood pressure because their arm was in the wrong position during readings.

A new study from Johns Hopkins reveals that improper arm position during blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurate readings.

Certain commonly used arm positions may result in inaccurately high blood pressure readings and lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study has found.

Researchers have found that improper arm positioning can affect the accuracy of blood pressure readings. The study is significant because variations in readings may result in an increased number of hi

Do you truly need that prescription for hypertension pills? A new study found an improperly positioned arm can lead to misdiagnosis.

Researchers say their findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines, which call for firm arm support on a desk when measuring blood pressure

The wrong position may be responsible for your numbers. Certain arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, a new study finds. Experts explain the proper form for accurate blood pressure readings.

Millions of people may be getting misdiagnosed with hypertension because of the way their arms are positioned during a blood pressure check. A new study suggests that common arm positions, such as resting your arm on your lap or letting it hang at your side,