The practicalities of measuring blood pressure is a major time-consuming preoccupation in general practice, albeit much ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many providers do not follow guidelines for taking a proper BP measurement. Avoiding simple steps can lead to ...

A doctor explains 11 common mistakes people make when measuring blood pressure, revealing how small errors can lead to ...

As health systems struggle to standardize care, blood pressure (BP) inaccuracy is one of the biggest areas of concern. Of the vital signs captured during a typical patient visit, BP measurement is one ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Using a regular-sized BP cuff for all adults regardless of mid-arm circumference can result in “striking” ...

Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to estimate the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) and ...

Washington, DC - A new document, arising out of a meeting between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), outlines a common protocol for ...

To ensure BP readings are accurate, there’s a need for both a wider range of cuff sizes that match patients’ mid-arm circumference and more-consistent ways of measuring that circumference ahead of ...

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 ...