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2. The Right Way to Position Your Arm for Accurate BP Readings - AOL

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   Accurate blood pressure readings are critical because blood pressure is a key marker for cardiovascular health, says Dr. Del Conde Pozzi. “Inaccurate readings can result in misdiagnosis—either ...

3. You’ve probably been checking your blood pressure ... - AOL

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   The American Heart Association’s recommended position for an accurate blood pressure reading is feet flat on the floor, back supported with arms leaning on a surface and cuff positioned at mid ...

4. During blood pressure check, there's a right way and wrong ...

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   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 ...

5. Blood pressure measurement - Wikipedia

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   When measuring blood pressure in the home, an accurate reading requires that one not drink coffee, smoke cigarettes, or engage in strenuous exercise for 30 minutes before taking the reading. A full bladder may have a small effect on blood pressure readings; if the urge to urinate arises, one should do so before the reading.

6. Auscultatory gap - Wikipedia

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   Typically, the blood pressure obtained via palpation is around 10 mmHg lower than the pressure obtained via auscultation. In general, the examiner can avoid being confused by an auscultatory gap by always inflating a blood pressure cuff to 20-40 mmHg higher than the pressure required to occlude the brachial pulse .

7. 7 blood pressure mistakes that could be throwing off your ...

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   Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for getting an accurate reading. 7 blood pressure mistakes that could be ...

8. Korotkoff sounds - Wikipedia

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   If the pressure is dropped to a level equal to that of the patient's systolic blood pressure, the first Korotkoff sound will be heard. As the pressure in the cuff is the same as the pressure produced by the heart, some blood will be able to pass through the upper arm when the pressure in the artery rises during systole .

9. Can arm position affect blood pressure readings? - AOL

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   An accurate blood pressure reading is an important part of preventive health care. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that certain arm positions commonly used to take blood ...