According to Johns Hopkins researchers, improper arm positioning can lead to significantly high blood pressure readings, potentially misdiagnosing individuals with hypertension. Supporting the arm on the lap can overestimate systolic pressure by nearly, while a dangling arm can increase it by up to 7mmHg
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Findings from the Study:
- The Problem: The most accurate readings come from supporting the arm on a desk. When the arm is not properly supported, the reading can drift into the






