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 ...

Blood pressure is a fundamental data point when evaluating risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how these readings are taken can skew the results.

Researchers conclude that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis of ...

Using a blood pressure chart by age can help you interpret your results to see how they compare to the normal ranges across groups, and within your own age cohort. A chart can help as you monitor your ...

For more information, check NHS blood pressure testing guidelines. Blood pressure monitors in the Which? test lab Not all blood pressure monitors are accurate, and comparing models in the shop won’t ...

Two high-ranking Democratic congressman have sent letters to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram and Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting that they take "swift action" to finalize a rule moving ...

What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when your blood puts too much force on your blood vessels. Over time, the high pressure can cause other health problems.

The findings could open the door to better ways to treat high blood pressure. University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how certain cells have the amazing ability to ...

All the patients in the study had results from FIB-4—a blood test included in routine ... predicted mortality, referral patterns, and mental health diagnoses and hospitalizations.

Hypertension Unit (J.-B.d.F., M.G., S.C., G.B., N.G., A.L., C.M., A.-M.M., J.R., N.P.-V., M.A., L.A.), Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Université Paris ...