Send us a text🧠 Clinical Context:Blood pressure errors due to bad positioning = misdiagnosis and mistreatment.We often blame the drug, when the data was flawed to begin with.🧪 Study Highlights:104 patients tested with 3 positions:Hand in lap: BP falsely elevated by 4 mmHg.Arm unsupported: +6 mmHg (most common real-world scenario).Arm supported at heart level: accurate.✅ Gold Standard Technique:Seated, feet flat on floor, arm supported at heart level, relaxed.No caffeine, nicotine, or exercise 30 minutes prior.No talking. Cuff on bare skin, correct size (80% of upper arm).Wait 5 minutes pre-reading. Repeat if >5 mmHg difference.⚠️ Clinical Consequences:Misclassified HTN → overtreatment, hypotension, dizziness.Standardize BP checks in your clinic—“militant consistency” matters.

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