From Leonid Kim MD.
Most blood pressure readings at your doctor’s office are NOT accurate, and it’s actually very easy to make a mistake when measuring your own blood pressure. So we’ll go over the top 10 most common mistakes I see and how to correct them
Dr Kim is a physician, board-certified in Internal and Obesity Medicine, with a passion for preventive health, weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity.
Chapters:
00:00 Start here
00:40 Bladder
01:24 One vs two arms
02:47 Correct body positioning
03:15 Proper arm position
04:00 How long to rest before measurement
04:42 How to approach caffeine
05:16 How to approach alcohol
05:46 How to pick the correct cuff size
07:08 How many readings you need
08:35 Wrist Cuffs?
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References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30678763/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33342236/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27789511/
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/HYP.0000000000000087
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39373998/
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012787.pub2/full
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27550911/
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This video is for general information and educational purposes only and does NOT constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health services, including giving of a medical advice. NO doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials provided in the video is at user’s own risk. The contents of the video are NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and are NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent disease. You should NOT delay or disregard obtaining medical advice for any medical condition you have and you should first seek the assistance of your healthcare professional(s) for any such condition(s). You should NOT make any changes in your health regime, diet, medications, or supplements, before first consulting your physician or healthcare provider and before first obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and prescription/recommendation from your physician or healthcare provider. Leonid Kim MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from use of the information contained in this video, including but not limited to, economic loss, injury, illness, or death. Furthermore, all content in the video is subject to change without notice, so the content creator assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained. Please review all information regarding any medical condition or use of medications and/or supplements with your physician or healthcare provider.
