Blood pressure is the force of circulating blood against the walls of your arteries. It's measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and is usually expressed as two numbers: systolic pressure (top ...

Regularly monitoring blood pressure is key to good health. But “garbage in = garbage out” as-always applies when it comes to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For some patients struggling to control high blood pressure, something as simple as having blood pressure monitors at home and texted reminders to use them could be the key to stabilizing or even ...

Exercising with a pacemaker has benefits for your heart health. Here are safe and effective ways to incorporate different ...

Most people with high blood pressure aren't skipping the salt shaker in favor of a salt substitute, according to a new study. Incredibly few Americans use salt substitutes, essentially waving aside a ...

Two years after buying CinCor Pharma for $1.3 billion, AstraZeneca has reported that the main asset in the deal, for uncontrolled or treatment-resistant hypertension, has cleared a phase 3 trial.

When you go to the doctor, it's basically second nature to roll up your sleeves for a blood pressure reading. You've done it for as long as you can remember, right? The practice is an important one.

Clean and Measure: Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth; reinsert it, wait for 1 minute, then pull it out ...