They’re up in arms! Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say accurate blood pressure readings depend on proper arm positioning — and many patients and practitioners are getting it wrong. In the ...

A new study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine explored the ways that different arm positions during blood pressure readings can affect the outcome. According to their findings, three ...

Blood pressure tests taken when a patient's arm is not positioned properly could lead to inaccurate readings and false hypertension diagnoses, according to a new study released Monday. Taking a blood ...

When measuring blood pressure, every small detail matters. One factor often overlooked is arm position and its impact on accuracy. A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that ...