According to Dr Levine, proper arm placement is needed for the right blood pressure reading. The American Heart Association, ...

Q. You have written about blood pressure measurement, so I thought I’d share my experience. I recently went to my doctor and, as usual, my blood pressure was taken incorrectly.

Blood Pressure Chart What Is Blood Pressure? How to Measure When to See a Doctor Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health. When you understand what your blood ...

Margaret Graham, 74, has her blood pressure checked while visiting the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Friday, July 13, 2018. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) ...

Home blood pressure monitoring is vital for heart health. Cardiologists stress correct arm placement for accurate readings.

The tech used my right arm hanging down at my side, asking questions the whole time. In addition, the cuff was on my arm ...

DEAR DOCTORS: I have read that for an accurate blood pressure reading, you should first sit in a comfortable chair with no talking or distractions for at least five minutes. But my doctors all slap on ...

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