Using a regular-sized BP cuff for all adults regardless of mid-arm circumference can result in “striking” differences in systolic and diastolic BP, possibly leading to an incorrect hypertension diagnosis, researchers reported.
“Accurate BP measurement to screen for hypertension is one of the best ways we can help decrease the burden of hypertension and CVD worldwide. We know there are many steps one must take to get an accurate BP measurement, but some of those steps have not been systematically tested to see how important they are to accuracy,” Tammy M. Brady, MD, PhD,