Routine blood test can identify laboring women at risk for preeclampsia, prompt interventions to protect mom and baby
A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia—a leading cause of maternal ...
Healthy Blood Pressure Changes With Age — Here's What's Normal For Each Age Group
According to the National Institute of Aging, “normal” blood pressure levels differ among different age groups because “Your ...
Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s ...
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Blood Test Flags Preeclampsia Risk in Laboring Moms
A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia — a leading cause of maternal ...
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High blood pressure found to increase airway resistance and affect lung function
High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time that ...
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Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
“If someone has normal blood pressure, 4 mmHg won’t change that. But in someone with a diagnosis of hypertension, 5-10 points may signal that we don’t quite have the control we seek ...
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Arm position can overestimate blood pressure and lead to misdiagnosis
Two commonly used arm positions used in clinics to take a blood pressure reading could overestimate the results and lead to a ...
10 easy ways to reduce your blood pressure
It’s the thing we dread hearing at our midlife health check, but in fact an early diagnosis could prove a blessing. High ...
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Why should women over 60 be concerned about high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online ...
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Comprehensive Guide On How To Lower Your Blood Pressure
Lowering your blood pressure is achievable through a combination of lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and, if necessary ...
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More researchers are studying a hormone disorder that affects women. A Jefferson doctor says it's about time
That’s starting to change. Patricia Davis, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Jefferson Abington Hospital, said growing ...