Holding your arm in the incorrect position when taking blood pressure could substantially raise the reading. As a result, many people could be being misdiagnosed with hypertension. Holding your arm in the incorrect position when taking blood pressure could substantially raise the reading. As a result, many people could be being misdiagnosed with hypertension.
DR MARTIN SCURR: Anyone over 30 must check their blood pressure – and here’s how NOT to do it…
