7 mistakes that can boost your blood pressure reading
Who knew that a full bladder or being chatty could bump up your numbers?
By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
More articles by Robert Preidt, HealthDay
May 19, 2018
Mum’s the word the next time you have your blood pressure checked.
Talking while the cuff is on can boost your blood pressure reading. So can a full bladder or crossing your legs, the American Heart Association says.
“These simple things can make a difference in whether or not a person is classified as having high blood pressure that requires treatment,†said Dr. Michael Hochman, a member of the heart association’s blood pressure task force. He’s also an associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Southern California.
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