Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many providers do not follow guidelines for taking a proper BP measurement. Avoiding simple steps can lead to ...

Compared with research office systolic BP measurement, the pooled mean differences from corresponding systolic BPs were higher for convenient office BP measurement and lower for automated office ...

Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, instead of one-off measurements at the doctor's clinic. It's important you ...

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers found similar BP readings when evaluated in public and private settings. The data show that loud ...

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their blood pressure at home as often as recommended, according to data from ...

Blood pressure is one of those things most people don’t really think about, until something goes wrong. And that’s exactly ...

Embedded in cell phones, rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic. By Matías A. Loewy ...

Q. I am a retired registered nurse, and I find that blood pressures are not taken correctly, whether it is the dentist’s office, when donating blood, in the family practice office, etc. Practitioners ...

Washington, DC - A new document, arising out of a meeting between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), outlines a common protocol for ...