The Daily Reflector: Ask the Doctors: Ideal conditions for accurate blood pressure readings Q I have read that for an accurate blood pressure reading, you should first sit in a comfortable chair with no talking or distractions for at least five minutes. But my doctors all slap on a cuff, ask ... EurekAlert!: Why common blood pressure readings may be misleading – and how to fix them Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients.

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High blood pressure, or ... Why common blood pressure readings may be misleading – and how to fix them The Healthy @Reader's Digest on MSN: This is the ideal blood pressure that prevents heart disease, says new study Blood pressure guidelines vary from country to country, but new insights from Korea reinforce a universal systolic blood pressure target that most effectively lowers early death risk. This is the ideal blood pressure that prevents heart disease, says new study