Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Blood pressure is the amount of pressure that your blood exerts on the blood ...

Monitoring blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health and preventing cardiovascular complications. Blood pressure is expressed in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and consists of two key ...

Dear Doctors: I have read that for an accurate blood pressure reading, you should first sit in a comfortable chair with no talking or distractions for at least five minutes. But my doctors all slap on ...

Do you understand your blood pressure numbers? The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology came up with new recommendations that encourage doctors and patients to be more ...

Having high blood pressure with a low pulse can also be a warning sign of a more serious heart issue. Studies show that ...

Scientists at the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number in your blood pressure reading—known as diastolic pressure—could be an important clue to your brain health. This number may ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

The Omron Complete Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor with EKG was the first FDA-approved combination EKG-blood ...

The American Heart Association just released new guidelines for blood pressure management. The organization looks at several areas of health to address blood pressure. Doctors stress the importance of ...

New recommendations from the American Heart Association aim for early treatment, including lifestyle changes and medications, once systolic blood pressure rises above 130/80 mm Hg, which stands for ...

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend limiting alcohol intake to two drinks per day for men and one for women to combat high blood ...