Variable cuff size to cause fluctuations in hypertension levels - Video

Published On 2022-03-05T18:19:00+05:30 | Updated On 5 March 2022 6:19 PM IST

Overview

Blood pressure is a classic indicator of cardiovascular diseases and it indicates the presence of any further infection. A recent study found that variable cuff size severely altered the blood pressure levels. Study was presented as E poster in EPI Lifestyle.

In people in whom a small adult cuff was appropriate, systolic Blood Pressure readings were on average 3.6 mm Hg lower when a regular adult size cuff was used but, systolic readings were on average 4.8 mm Hg higher when a regular cuff was used in people who required a large adult cuff and 19.5 mm Hg higher in those needing an extra-large cuff based on their mid-arm circumference. This provides a valuable insight to use the appropriate cuff size during blood pressure measurement.

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