Wrong Arm Position During Blood Pressure Checks Leads to Hypertension Misdiagnoses
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure measurement leads to significant overestimation, resulting in hypertension misdiagnoses in up to 54 million American adults The ARMS Crossover Trial showed that arm placement on the lap increases readings by 3.9 mmHg, while unsupported hanging arms show 6.5 mmHg higher than properly supported measurements Physiological factors like […]
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