Some arm positions may lead to high readings

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Share on PinterestResearch suggests some arm positions may give inaccurate blood pressure readings. Design by MNT; Photography by manassanant pamai/Getty ImagesAn 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 pressure readings may be producing inaccurately higher readings.Scientists believe these incorrect blood pressure readings may lead to a hypertension misdiagnosis.

Having a blood pressure reading taken is an important part of preventative health…

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