Q. You have repeatedly criticized healthcare workers for making mistakes when measuring blood pressure. No one has answered my question of why a “proper” blood pressure reading requires me to assume a ...

Doctor's offices have you sit quietly for as long as 5 minutes before they take your BP. How does that reflect "real life" readings?

Only one in seven online stock photo images of blood pressure monitoring correctly show how blood pressure should be measured, contributing to potentially inaccurate readings at home and in physicians ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Only one in seven online stock images accurately portray correct BP measurement practices. The most common ...

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 ...

One of the most defining markers of heart health is blood pressure. High blood pressure or Hypertension, is a common ailment that affects millions across the world. However, Hypertension is known as a ...

CORRECT BP study supports estimates that 30 million or more Americans may be incorrectly classified as having hypertension VERSAILLES, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study on blood pressure (BP) ...

The American Medical Association (AMA) has launched a new effort aimed at ensuring future physicians and healthcare professionals receive appropriate training on how to consistently take accurate ...

Blood pressure readings may not be accurate unless a person’s arm is positioned correctly, a new study suggests. A comparison of blood pressure readings taken while people held their arms three ...