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I was in urgent care w/mom and nurse said to ck blood pressure with arm dangling she said it raises bp i am confused. i have been sitting at table?

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Best bp measurement: Optimal is sitting at table with arm resting at heart level, partly bent.

Answered 9/19/2014

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