A new study finds that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure reading can skew measurements, sometimes ...

"Our findings suggest that early diagnosis and sustained treatment of high blood pressure over time are critical to prevent ...

Taking an accurate blood pressure reading is really important. It helps doctors figure out the best way to manage conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension). Even small mistakes can lead to ...

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to explain why people who contracted COVID-19 before the vaccine was created may have developed a higher risk of ...

A study led by University of Michigan Health finds that years of high systolic blood pressure - the top number on the blood ...

(It's important to note that any blood pressure reading above 180 systolic -- top number -- or 120 diastolic, is considered a hypertensive crisis and you should seek medical care immediately.) ...

In their weekly conversation, KYW’s Michelle Durham brings a question to KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough from listener ...

That's especially true for people with high blood pressure. Many over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers can push your blood pressure higher. That can be dangerous. Since high blood pressure has no ...

Sep. 5, 2024 — Over-the-counter blood pressure measuring devices offer a simple, affordable way for people to track hypertension at home, but the standard arm-size ranges for these devices won't ...

Researchers have found that improper arm positioning can affect the accuracy of blood pressure readings. The study is significant because variations in readings may result in an increased number of ...

As individuals age, various physiological changes occur in the body, and blood pressure is no exception. Maintaining healthy ...