December 18, 2024 5:18 PM

Many factors distort blood pressure readings: report

Blood pressure readings are often distorted due to skipped steps in measurement, such as sitting posture, arm positioning, recent caffeine intake, or talking during the process. These factors can produce readings higher or lower than normal, highlighting the need for precise procedures to assess cardiovascular health accurately. "To make meaningful improvements in cardiovascular health, we need to screen and treat hypertension correctly," said Tammy Brady, a pediatric nephrologist at Johns Hopk...