When nurses take a patient’s blood pressure, proper positioning is crucial to ensure an accurate reading. Medical guidelines recommend that the patient be seated comfortably, with their back supported ...

High blood pressure, often described as the “silent killer,” remains one of the most critical risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure worldwide. Yet a new study and expert advice ...

DALLAS, September 8, 2025 — Only 1 in 7 online stock photo images of blood pressure monitoring correctly show how blood pressure should be measured, contributing to potentially inaccurate readings at ...