Both systolic and diastolic readings are necessary to determine whether blood pressure is at a healthy range. A normal blood pressure is less than 120 mmHg systolic and less than 80 mmHg diastolic. If ...

To read your blood pressure measurements, it's important to know what's considered hypertension, and when you should seek ...

If you're being treated with medication for hypertension or being followed for borderline high blood pressure, it's important to keep track of your blood pressure. Hypertension, more commonly referred ...

At the basic level, methods of blood pressure monitoring have slowly changed in the last few decades. While most types of sphygmomanometer still rely on a Velcro cuff placed around the arm, the ...

Low blood pressure means a reading of 90/60 mm Hg or lower and is not a cause for concern unless you experience symptoms like ...

The accurate measurement and interpretation of blood pressure under variable clinical circumstances still represents a major challenge and yet is vital to the optimal detection and management of ...

Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension Matías A. Loewy, Knowable Magazine A new generation of blood ...

Dr. Domenic Sica answers the question: 'Best Time For Blood Pressure Checks?' — -- Question: I am monitoring my own blood pressure. What time of day should I measure my blood pressure?

Several years ago, I wrote about possible sources of measurement errors in testing one’s blood pressure (see Avoiding blood pressure measurement errors). Since then, I have kept a very careful record ...

Embedded in cell phones, rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic. By Matías A. Loewy ...