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We may be taking blood pressure readings all wrong
- Terr_ 2y agoWell, this is certainly going into my mental "small-talk at the doctor's office" folder. I would assume that there's no (good) way to directly compare traditional readings with lying-down readings, so some longitudinal studies (of the same person/people as time passes) would need to continue taking upright data samples, even if a new stream of data from the lying-down method is added as well. > The authors note that in the ARIC study, lying-down readings were done after a 20-minute rest period in that position. The need for a bed (rather than a chair) and more time (20 minutes vs 5) might be a small barrier to adoption, since it could impact how many patients can be processed per time.
- blackeyeblitzar 2y agoForget lying down (what this article suggests) - most people don’t do even sitting readings the right way. You’re supposed to not move for 5 minutes before taking the reading, not talk, etc. See some tips on getting good readings here: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/tips-to-measure-your-blood-pressure-correctly https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/tips-to-measure-...
- dutchbookmaker 2y agoThe biggest thing I have read is to be able to take several readings and take an average. That pretty much means you have to get something for home but they cost almost nothing and they are the most obvious thing to purchase with a FSA/HSA.