Monitoring blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health and preventing cardiovascular complications. Blood pressure is expressed in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and consists of two key ...

Dr. Blumenthal answers the question: 'Which Blood Pressure Reading Is Best?' — -- Question: My Blood Pressure Is Highly Variable. Which Reading Should I Use? Answer: It's very common for people ...

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. "High blood pressure (also called hypertension) puts you at ...

Researchers have found why common cuff-based blood pressure readings are inaccurate and how they might be improved, which could improve health outcomes for patients. High blood pressure, or ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for disability, dementia, and early deaths around the world, and in the U.S., almost half of adults have it. You probably ...

Blood pressure readings differ considerably according to where and how they are taken, especially when a patient already has hypertension, according to a recent systematic review and network ...

Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...

Researchers say their study findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines calling for firm arm support on a desk or other surface when measuring blood pressure. Credit: Tammy ...

Margaret Graham, 74, has her blood pressure checked while visiting the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Friday, July 13, 2018. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) ...

When you go to the doctor’s office, a healthcare provider takes your vitals: your temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. It’s a pretty easy, straightforward process. 🩺 SIGN UP ...

New research shows that improper arm positioning can inflate blood pressure readings by up to 9 mm Hg, highlighting the urgent need for clinicians to prioritize correct measurement techniques to avoid ...