Your blood pressure is creeping up a bit, so you’re finally taking your doctor’s advice and shopping for a home blood-pressure monitor. What should you look for? First, avoid a fingertip or wrist-cuff ...

In summary, this study gives us a better understanding of why common blood pressure tests can give the wrong results, ...

HIGH blood pressure is diagnosed if someone repeatedly has a reading above 140/90 mmHg. It can be measured by several different machines which are usually placed either on the wrist or upper arm.

Monitoring blood pressure at home can save your life — but only if you do it correctly. Taking your blood pressure is easy and will be accurate if you follow a few simple instructions, said Dr. Seth ...

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the top preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. That’s why accurately monitoring blood pressure is essential. But a significant ...

Blood pressure monitors can help you establish a history of health information, and at-home monitors have come a long way. Our top pick is the Beurer, but in reality, there are several monitors with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Inaccurate blood pressure cuff size is associated with incorrect measurements. Patients and providers should ...

A woman testing her blood pressure at an Allentown Rite Aid store Wednesday night yelled for help when the cuff wouldn’t let go of her arm. Allentown’s Fearless Fire Company was dispatched to the 1628 ...