Blood Pressures

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Ok, this is for anyone who can provide me with solid documentation.

Every time I go to the oncologist's office, when the girl takes my

blood pressure, she asks me to uncross my legs. I've searched and

searched the Internet, and can't find any significant medical basis for

this, just anecdotal " when taking your blood pressure, sit up straight

in a comfortable chair with your legs uncrossed. "

Soooooo---can anyone tell me WHY this is suggested?? I assigned my

class to research this, but if I'm having a hard time finding any basis

for it, they probably will too. And what do we do when we can't find

the answer to something?? We put it to the brains on the list!! :-)

Thanks in advance for your help,

Cristi