Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Keeping your blood pressure in range helps ensure cardiovascular health. However, new research shows that certain arm positions ...

When it comes to checking blood pressure, even small mistakes can make a big difference. Many people don’t realize that the way they sit, or even where they place their arm, can lead to a falsely high ...

A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results ...

Commonly used arm positions, such as hanging unsupported at the side or with the hand placed in the lap, for blood pressure testing can significantly overestimate levels, according to results from a ...

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three ...

(CNN) — A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s office — can result in readings “markedly higher” than when your arm ...

You might want to arm yourself with this knowledge. The position of your arm could significantly increase your blood pressure readings, according to a study just published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

The latest clinical practice guidelines from the American Heart Association emphasize several key steps for an accurate measurement —including appropriate cuff size, back support, feet flat on the ...