Commonly used arm positions, such as hanging unsupported at the side or with the hand placed in the lap, for blood pressure testing can significantly overestimate levels, according to results from a ...

Sophia Antipolis, 17 May 2023: All women should know their blood pressure to prevent heart disease and stroke, urged cardiologists from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) on World Hypertension ...

Q. You have written about blood pressure measurement, so I thought I’d share my experience. I recently went to my doctor and, as usual, my blood pressure was taken incorrectly.

A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results ...

Pregnancy is a time of significant change and anticipation, bringing joy and excitement for the arrival of a new life. However, it also comes with its share of health concerns that require careful ...

A growing body of research suggests that high blood pressure, or hypertension, affects men and women in different ways. Emerging research suggests that women may have an increased risk of heart attack ...

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 ...

A blood pressure as low as 120/80 mm Hg in adolescence can be linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis in middle age, ...

High blood pressure that has no known cause is called primary, or essential, hypertension. This is the most common type of high blood pressure. It develops slowly, and often people with primary ...

Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension Matías A. Loewy, Knowable Magazine A new generation of blood ...