Treatment of systolic hypertension in the elderly should be based on nonpharmacological measures and medical therapy if the systolic hypertension cannot be controlled by conservative therapy alone.

Arterial hypertension in the elderly is a major health economy burden. Systolic hypertension is an expression of increased arterial stiffness, especially of the large arteries. Adequate ...

Hypertension-related stroke risk can be decreased by lowering systolic BP to less than 140 mm Hg via aggressive pharmacological treatment.

A new study from Johns Hopkins reveals that improper arm position during blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurate ...

Certain commonly used arm positions may result in inaccurately high blood pressure readings and lead to a misdiagnosis of ...

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Some arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, new study finds. Experts explain the ...

Recent research has shed light on a crucial factor affecting blood pressure readings: arm position during measurement.

Today in Italy, approximately 18 million people suffer from hypertension, many of whom are not perfectly controlled.

New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken ...

A recent Johns Hopkins University study found small details like where your arm is positioned or how you’re sitting could make a big difference in the accuracy of your blood pressure reading—and in ...