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jaekkeh

Why do doctors not wait for you to relax before taking your blood pressure?

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As far as I know, it’s recommended and maybe even necessary to relax for at least 3-10 minutes before taking a BP reading to assure accuracy. Why then, do doctors tend to take it as soon as you sit down? I can imagine that typically leads to inflated numbers, even if marginally.

Posted May 24, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC

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