Are Your Blood Pressure Readings Accurate? New Study Sows Doubt
Measuring a patient’s blood pressure is a routine task that every nurse knows like the back of their hand, but a new study suggests these readings aren’t always accurate. Blood pressure readings taken in the office may be much higher than when taken at home. It’s a small change that’s affecting millions of Americans all over the country.
Why Blood Pressure Readings Aren’t Always as They Appear
The American College of Cardiology, the CDC, and other medical organizations say that a normal blood pressure reading should be below 120 over 80 mmHg. As you probably know, there’s a right way and a wrong way to take a person’s blood pressure.
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