The Right Way to Position Your Arm for Accurate BP Readings
Some arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, new study finds. Experts explain the ...
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Hypertension-Related Stroke Risk Lower With Systolic BP Below 140 mm Hg
Hypertension-related stroke risk can be decreased by lowering systolic BP to less than 140 mm Hg via aggressive pharmacological treatment.
Knowing your blood pressure numbers could save your life
"Our findings suggest that early diagnosis and sustained treatment of high blood pressure over time are critical to prevent ...
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Arm Position Affects Accuracy of Blood Pressure Readings
A new study from Johns Hopkins reveals that improper arm position during blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurate ...
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You’ve probably been checking your blood pressure wrong your whole life
“One of my hopes is that this will help inform patients as to how to do this on their own and also to tell their health care ...
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For an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading, Position Your Arm This Way
A new study finds that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure reading can skew measurements, sometimes ...
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What causes high systolic blood pressure?
High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to ...
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Consistent maintenance of systolic BP below 130 mm Hg effective strategy to reduce diabetes risk in elderly, finds research
A new study published in the journal of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism showed that the risk of getting new-onset diabetes ...
This Common Mistake Could Be Inflating Your Blood Pressure, According to Johns Hopkins Doctors
Investigators suggest that not following arm support guidelines during blood pressure screening could have a substantial ...
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New study shows how important it is to know your blood pressure numbers
A study led by University of Michigan Health finds that years of high systolic blood pressure - the top number on the blood ...