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Question:

What is the best position to check BP? 

submitted by Say from Alexandria on 11/10/2012

Answer:

by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Roberto Lufschanowski, MD  

Dear Say: There is not "a best position". The blood pressure should be checked with the patient sitting and lying down.  

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• High Blood Pressure (see Blood Pressure Readings)
  
• Heart Information Center 

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Updated November 2012