Hypertension is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular events in the population worldwide. – Therefore, the identification of this risk factor is crucial for the assessment of cardiovascular risk. Non-invasive evaluation of blood pressure (BP) using cuffs in the arms is the recommended method for diagnosing and managing hypertension. However, this evaluation must be done properly and accurately to avoid suboptimal BP measurement and inappropriate management decisions. The selection of cuff size is a fundamental step in evaluating BP […]