An inaccurate reading due to poor arm position could lead to misdiagnosis of high blood pressure or unnecessary treatment. As ...

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Certain commonly used arm positions may result in inaccurately high blood pressure readings and lead to a misdiagnosis of ...

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

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Researchers have found that improper arm positioning can affect the accuracy of blood pressure readings. The study is ...

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