Preventing Blood Pressure Misdiagnosis: Arm Position & Cuff Size
Family Medicine Initiative
APRIL 25, 2025
A systematic review ( BMJ Open 2016 ) of 20 studies examined the accuracy of blood pressure measurements in obese adults with large upper arm circumferences. It remains questionable whether this modest effect is clinically relevant, or whether it justifies the effort and potential worries of patients.
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