Sep. 5, 2024 — Over-the-counter blood pressure measuring devices offer a simple, affordable way for people to track hypertension at home, but the standard arm-size ranges for these devices won't ...

Hypertension (HTN) increases the risk of development of HF and it precedes it in 75% of cases. HF patients are nearly evenly divided between those with reduced left ventricular (LV) function or ...

Because pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) often causes shortness of breath, swelling, and fatigue, exercise may seem like the last thing you should do. But the right kind -- with your doctor ...

Scientists believe these incorrect blood pressure readings may lead to a hypertension misdiagnosis. Abnormally high or low blood pressure can also lead to complications such as heart disease ...

Hypertension is high blood pressure. It is generally defined in adults as systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90mmHg ...

That's enough to make someone with early stage hypertension seem as if they're in a hypertensive crisis, at imminent risk of a stroke or heart attack. If you have to pee, the reading can be 15 mm ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health concern that affects millions every year, globally. The condition is marked by an increased pace of blood flow through the heart arteries ...

Share on Pinterest Inaccurate high blood pressure readings caused by certain arm positions could lead to misdiagnosis of hypertension. Oscar Wong/Getty Images In a new study, researchers say ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics ...

Even small variations can potentially result in a hypertension misdiagnosis. Blood pressure (BP) screenings are part of nearly every routine medical visit for good reason. Nearly half of US adults ...

This suggests that not consistently having your arm positioned and supported appropriately during a blood pressure reading might result in a misdiagnosis of high blood pressure, which some experts ...

The inflated readings might be substantial enough to even lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension and decisions to start medication, says Dr. Tammy Brady, a professor of pediatrics at Johns Hopkins ...