This simple innovation could change blood pressure testing forever

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Researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School have developed a new method to improve the accuracy of blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle, which could benefit individuals who cannot have their blood pressure measured on the arm due to conditions like disability or limb loss. The study, published in BMJ Open and funded by NIHR, analyzed data from over 33,000 people to create a personalized predictive model for estimating arm blood pressure using ankle readings. This innovation could lead to fewer misdiagnoses and more precise treatment decisions for high blood pressure, which affects over one billion people globally. An online calculator has been launched to assist healthcare professionals in interpreting the results accurately.

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