Cardiologist called the Volgograd residents the main mistakes when measuring blood pressure

According to Lenta.ru, cardiologist Tamaz Gagloshvili told about typical mistakes on social networks, due to which blood pressure indicators may be unreliable.

Among the main errors, the doctor singled out the use of a cuff of the wrong size – both too large and too small. In addition, measurement immediately after exercise (for example, after walking), as well as after smoking or drinking a cup of coffee can distort the results.

You should not talk during the procedure, strain your arm or sit with your legs crossed. Another common mistake is to rely on a single measurement: one random indicator is not enough to draw conclusions, it is important to control and confirm the result with repeated measurements.