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This common mistake can add nearly 7 points to your blood pressure reading
What's happening
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What we know
A common mistake during blood pressure checks could make readings appear substantially higher than they really are. Johns Hopkins researchers found that leaving the arm unsupported can raise systolic readings by about 6.
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This common mistake can add nearly 7 points to your blood pressure reading
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This common mistake can add nearly 7 points to your blood pressure reading
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- ScienceDaily HealthThis common mistake can add nearly 7 points to your blood pressure reading
- ScienceDaily Top NewsThis common mistake can add nearly 7 points to your blood pressure reading