2006-11-02 02:52:47 · 12 answers · asked by maryam a 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Because if they put that strap around your neck they would choke you.
2006-11-02 03:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood pressure does not need to be measured on the arm or level with the heart, it can be done on the leg. It is simply easier to do on the arm. It can be done on the lower part of the arm too but only to find the systolic (top number) pressure.
2006-11-02 03:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by cate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because that is the closest point to the heart to check blood pressure without causing any further problems by constricting blood supply
2006-11-02 03:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by TERRY H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood pressure is taken on the top off arm as its the right level as your heart,if you dont it any lower the reading would not be accurate.
2006-11-02 02:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do to the positioning of the bracial artery blood pressure is measured in the upper arm.
2006-11-02 03:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by michaeldevonandrew 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lifting up the sleeve is easier than lifting up the trouser leg or putting a noose around your neck?
2006-11-02 03:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by Scully 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition. Today you can do it at the wrist and even your index finder depending on the equipment used.
2006-11-02 02:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is because in the upper arm you use it more often
2006-11-02 03:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well actually the one reason is cause its almost at the level of your heart...
and on a funnier note..you really don't want to strip a person to his/her undies to check BP
2006-11-02 02:56:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same height as the heart.
Plus, easy access.
2006-11-02 02:55:25 · answer #10 · answered by myownprivateroad 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋