India, Oct. 25 -- Are you measuring your blood pressure correctly? High blood pressure or chronic hypertension is the number one risk factor for deaths globally, affecting more than 1 billion people. Therefore, it is necessary to measure your blood pressure correctly so that you can receive the correct diagnosis and treatment.

In an October 23 Instagram post, Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience, explained how to measure your blood pressure to get the most accurate results. According to him, one must consider a few factors when trying to measure their blood pressure at home. Here's what he suggested:

The heart surgeon noted that high blood pressure is the most modifiable ri...