Dr. Georges Benjamin was shocked when he got his vitals checked before undergoing cataract surgery. His blood pressure, it seemed, had skyrocketed. But after a second check from the blood pressure ...
About 1 in 3 Australian adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. High blood pressure is a leading contributor to preventable ...
People are encouraged to monitor their blood pressure at home, but many folks will find that household blood-pressure cuffs are literally a bad fit, a new study warns. For as many as 18 million U.S.
A cuff that is too snug or too loose on the mid-upper arm can lead to greatly exaggerated blood pressure measurements, results of a community-based study show. “If you need a large adult cuff and you ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Doctors are increasingly using blood pressure measurements taken at home to guide decisions about managing hypertension, such as ...