Body position: Readings should be taken while the patient is seated with their back supported, feet flat on the floor, and arm supported at heart level. Sitting on an exam table without back support ...
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 ...
Share on Pinterest Research suggests some arm positions may give inaccurate blood pressure readings. Design by MNT; Photography by manassanant pamai/Getty Images An accurate blood pressure reading ...