Home blood pressure monitoring is crucial for managing heart health, yet many perform it incorrectly, leading to inaccurate readings. Proper technique involves using a validated upper-arm cuff, ...

According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart condition or hypertension, it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. There are several at-home blood pressure ...

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

Dr. Troy Mensen is a family medicine doctor based in the Chicago area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and his doctorate at Des Moines University College of ...

Borrowing a blood pressure monitor is now as easy as borrowing a book thanks to a new library scheme. Southampton City Council has launched the free scheme across its libraries to support healthier ...

The American Heart Association (AHA), joined by the American College of Cardiology and other groups, has unveiled its first official update to high blood pressure (BP) guidelines since 2017. In the ...

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Healthy blood pressure for most adults is 120/80 mm Hg or lower. Pre-hypertension is 120 to 129 mm Hg systolic and below 80 mm Hg diastolic. Stage 1 hypertension (high blood pressure) is 130 to 139 mm ...