Body mass index prediction rule for mid-upper arm circumference: the atherosclerosis risk in communities study
Conclusions
BMI predicts arm circumference with high sensitivity and specificity and can be an accurate surrogate variable for arm circumference. These findings are useful for participant screening for hypertension trials. Providers can use this information to counsel patients on appropriate cuff size for BP self-monitoring.
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophisiology Source Type: research
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