The impact of sphygmomanometer placement and cuff placement on blood pressure measurements.

Background: Hypertension is the most significant global risk factor for mortality and morbidity, making standardized blood pressure measurement crucial.

Objectives: To investigate whether the location of blood pressure monitors and the positioning of cuffs yield differing results in blood pressure measurements.

Methods: Patients admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang College between 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023 were enrolled in this study and randomly allocated into four groups.

Pacemaker electrode rupture causes recurrent syncope: A case report.

Background: Currently, the implantation of permanent cardiac pacemakers entails mostly subclavian vein puncture, which is relatively simpler and easier to master. However, due to individual differences, some patients carry a narrow space between the clavicle and the first rib. If the range of activity of the upper limb is increased, the friction between the electrode wire and the bone gap leads to the breakage of the electrode wire, which is manifested by poor pacemaker perception and pacing.