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>This gives an accurate reading and is often DRAMATICALLY lower Just because it gives lower results doesn't mean it's more accurate. I can raise my arm during
by atahanacar 2y ago
>This gives an accurate reading and is often DRAMATICALLY lower
Just because it gives lower results doesn't mean it's more accurate. I can raise my arm during measurement or use a tourniquet above the cuff and get a lower result. That doesn't mean the measurement is accurate at all.
There are standardized procedures on how to measure BP. Your "accurate" method is not one of them.
- quantadev 2y agoThe word "accurate" was the wrong choice of words. The machine itself is always going to be "accurate" if it's working correctly, and cuff is used right. Perhaps "proper" was a better word, since we're not talking about the accuracy of a measurement. Since you'll get a higher readout after exercise, or even moderate daily activities, it's recommended that the person be perfectly relaxed for a few minutes before taking the reading. What I described is just my way of being perfectly relaxed, and what I know for a fact doctors do if they suspect an actual BP problem, and want to "scrutinize" it to find the true lowest resting reading.