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Share on Pinterest Inaccurate high blood pressure readings caused by certain arm positions could lead to misdiagnosis of hypertension. Oscar Wong/Getty Images In a new study, researchers say ...

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If your arm isn’t correctly positioned for a blood pressure reading, you can get a number that is falsely high. To get the most accurate reading, your arm should be supported on a flat surface ...

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