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Are You Holding Your Arm Correctly for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings? If you don’t know, then here is the right way to do it.

Are You Holding Your Arm Correctly for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings? If you don’t know, then here is the right way to do it.

Scientific Asia: Checking blood pressure at home? Don’t overlook your arm position. A recent study found that improper arm position affects blood pressure readings. They are “markedly higher” than when the arm is properly supported on a table, with the cuff at heart level. If your arm is not supported and positioned correctly during a…