According to Dr Levine, proper arm placement is needed for the right blood pressure reading. The American Heart Association, says that one must always make sure the arm is supported, relaxed and at heart level, when taking a blood pressure reading. If the arm is not at heart level or is unsupported, gravity and muscle tension can increase, or decrease the pressure in the arteries, leading to misleading results
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