Hypertension October 2016 PMID 27550911

Poor Reliability of Wrist Blood Pressure Self-Measurement at Home: A Population-Based Study.

Edoardo Casiglia, Valérie Tikhonoff, Federica Albertini, Paolo Palatini

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28
Peak: 1 in May 2019
across 4 sources since May 2019

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Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight concerns about device accuracy and proper technique, with mentions of small, reliable upper-arm cuffs and the importance of following instructions, reflecting moderate engagement and interest; phrases like 'that's not terrible' and references to device improvements indicate an acknowledgment rather than outright disagreement or alarm.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions acknowledge the study's findings but also recognize the practicality of alternative methods or the need for technological improvements.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, discussing measurement inaccuracies and ways to improve device accuracy without deep technical engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include specific points about methodology and user behavior, indicating a decent level of thoughtful participation, but not extensive debate.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions suggest some awareness of the study's significance, but do not convey a sense of major or immediate change being necessary.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that wrist blood pressure devices often give inaccurate readings at home, mainly because users tend to position the device incorrectly at heart level, resulting in either over- or under-estimation of blood pressure.
  • Blood pressure measurements taken at the wrist showed significant discrepancies compared to upper-arm measurements, with many participants producing errors of 5 mmHg or more, especially when instructions were not properly followed.
  • Factors such as lower cognitive ability and longer forearm length were linked to higher chances of incorrect wrist positioning, highlighting the importance of proper technique and device use for reliable self-measurement.]

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Dr Vyom Sharma
@drvyom · X

This study published in AHA says it's inaccurate, but... it's under by 2.5% in office and over by 5.6% at home... like, that's not terrible? https://t.co/85lXHELBsI

Nov 10, 2023 · 3 likes · 30,149 followers View post →
Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD
@onco_cardiology · X

@ismaelguzmanmel @purviparwani @OmronHealthUS @AliveCor @ButterflyNetInc @AChoiHeart @mswami001 @iamritu @ErinMichos @DrMarthaGulati @HeartOTXHeartMD @rajdoc2005 @DrRyanPDaly @vass_vassiliou @LLUHealth @StarTrek Agree. Perhaps these technologies need to improve. But there are small upper arm cuff sphygmomanometer that are very small and accurate. One of the biggest sources of error is that pts don’t follow the instructions at home. https://t.co/liso92Tjgi

May 17, 2019 · 1 like · 11,598 followers View post →
diego J
@DjarosJ · X

@wsosaescudero https://t.co/C0RVmfa2hg

Aug 1, 2024 · 1 like · 255 followers View post →
Kazuhiro Tokuda (徳田和宏)
@tkd_k888 · X

https://t.co/bUF1J5ajOP

Aug 13, 2022 · 4,079 followers View post →
Donotfear
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https://t.co/N02dwjwIIU

Nov 4, 2024 · 1,232 followers View post →
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@czar3the · X

??? Now you know damn well that was on normal seated chairs and that's not a normal seated desk given the verity of heights. https://t.co/Z426ado8j6

Jul 19, 2022 · 59 followers View post →

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Donotfear
@donotfear388 · X

https://t.co/N02dwjwIIU

Nov 4, 2024 · 1,232 followers View post →
diego J
@DjarosJ · X

@wsosaescudero https://t.co/C0RVmfa2hg

Aug 1, 2024 · 1 like · 255 followers View post →
Dr Vyom Sharma
@drvyom · X

This study published in AHA says it's inaccurate, but... it's under by 2.5% in office and over by 5.6% at home... like, that's not terrible? https://t.co/85lXHELBsI

Nov 10, 2023 · 3 likes · 30,149 followers View post →
Kazuhiro Tokuda (徳田和宏)
@tkd_k888 · X

https://t.co/bUF1J5ajOP

Aug 13, 2022 · 4,079 followers View post →
Writes
@czar3the · X

??? Now you know damn well that was on normal seated chairs and that's not a normal seated desk given the verity of heights. https://t.co/Z426ado8j6

Jul 19, 2022 · 59 followers View post →
Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD
@onco_cardiology · X

@ismaelguzmanmel @purviparwani @OmronHealthUS @AliveCor @ButterflyNetInc @AChoiHeart @mswami001 @iamritu @ErinMichos @DrMarthaGulati @HeartOTXHeartMD @rajdoc2005 @DrRyanPDaly @vass_vassiliou @LLUHealth @StarTrek Agree. Perhaps these technologies need to improve. But there are small upper arm cuff sphygmomanometer that are very small and accurate. One of the biggest sources of error is that pts don’t follow the instructions at home. https://t.co/liso92Tjgi

May 17, 2019 · 1 like · 11,598 followers View post →