Hypertension may be widely misdiagnosed simply because doctors don't let patients rest long enough before measuring blood pressure. A study of 199 subjects estimates that it takes roughly 25 minutes to ensure 90% of people reach stable blood pressure.

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Hypertension may be widely misdiagnosed simply because doctors don't let patients rest long enough before measuring blood pressure. A study of 199 subjects estimates that it takes roughly 25 minutes to ensure 90% of people reach stable blood pressure.