Gerald S. Weinstein, MD
Gerald S. Weinstein, MD
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Vital Sign Accuracy May Depend on Body Position, Research Suggests

Body position can affect the accuracy of vital sign measurements that indicate arterial stiffness--a risk factor for heart disease--according to new research. Sitting down during certain tests may cause a spike in arterial stiffness readings that does not reflect a true increase.

February 20, 2025


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