[ConservativeMind]

Interesting and easy to start taking in such a way, if desired.

[ConservativeMind]

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[Mears]

Very interesting .

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[Prince of Space]

It’s so hard for me to get an accurate reading because I’m 5’ and my feet never touch the ground in a regular chair, especially when you’re supposed to sit with your back against the chair and arm supported. I’ve never been in a doctor’s office yet that can accommodate my situation.

[C210N]

Another way to read this:

With standing readings, one is more likely to have a higher reading, one is more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension, and thus more people prescribed statins.

[KarlInOhio]

Just imagine how much more accurate the reading would be while being chased by a bear. It also could test for low blood pressure and anemia if you’re not fast enough.

[nuconvert]

I had a tech of some sort (doubtful that she had much training at all) try to take my med history while she was taking my blood pressure last week. The 1st question she asked, I was able to just answer with a ‘No’, but when she asked me another question, I just took a breath and didn’t answer.
Was my BP a little higher than usual? Yes, because I was annoyed.

[GaltAdonis]

My doctor started taking my blood pressure TWICE when he takes it -
first time sitting, and the second time standing.

The standing one is almost always a little bit higher.
Been doing it this way for several years now.

When he first started doing this he said that it was to see if the new BP med
he started me on was working. It seemed that it was - but I'm still doing the
"sit then stand" thing after several years.