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A new app to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking smartphone app that measures blood pressure using a smartphone's built-in sensors, eliminating the need for traditional cuffs. This technology can make blood pressure monitoring more accessible and convenient, especially for underserved populations.

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Certain Arm Positions Can Lead to Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Certain arm positions -- supported on a lap or hanging by the side of the body -- led to significant overestimation of blood pressure readings compared with standardized positioning, a randomized trial in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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High blood pressure reduces respiratory capacity due to hardening of bronchi, study shows

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). High blood pressure hardens the bronchi and increases airway resistance, impairing respiratory capacity.

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Arm position effect on blood pressure readings: 5 things to know

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Insufficient arm support can lead to an overestimated blood pressure reading of almost 7mmHG and a potential misdiagnosis of hypertension, according to a study published Oct. 7 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Commonly used arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers conclude that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension.

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Commonly used arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, study finds

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension.

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Throat problems could impair autonomic nervous system's ability to regulate blood pressure

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Patients with throat problems were less able to regulate their blood pressure in a new study. The study shows reduced baroreflex sensitivity in patients with throat symptoms.