Improved Accuracy: Standing Blood Pressure Test Outperforms in Hypertension Detection

Measuring blood pressure while standing instead of sitting may improve the accuracy of detecting hypertension, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Current blood pressure screening methods, which are typically done while patients are sitting, have limited sensitivity and reliability. The study found that measuring blood pressure in the standing position significantly improved diagnostic accuracy. This could lead to better detection and diagnosis of hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke.