Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results

New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken when an arm is resting on a hard surface are slightly lower than when the arm is resting in a person's lap or hanging by their side.

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