Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home ... your heart," Serwer advised. If the cuff is too large or small, measurements ...

About 7% of American adults—about 17 million people—don’t fit properly in the blood pressure cuffs that come standard with most at-home blood pressure devices, according to a new study.

“Make sure the bottom of the cuff is directly above the bend of the elbow. Relax for about five minutes before taking a measurement ... found that people with high blood pressure, or ...