It's best to use the cuff that came with your device. If you use a different cuff, even one that says it is compatible with ...

A new study found that about 17 million Americans don’t fit properly in the standard blood pressure cuffs that come with most at-home blood pressure devices. Using an ill-fitting cuff leads to ...

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 ...

Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can overestimate readings, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and overtreatment of hypertension. Proper arm support is essential for ...

Monitoring blood pressure is crucial for heart health, with readings categorized by systolic and diastolic numbers. The ...

The authors wrote that the findings support recommendations from the European Society of Cardiology in 2024 to use a systolic blood pressure treatment target of 120-129 mm Hg no matter if measured in ...

The Westfield News Westfield Health Bulletin: Blood pressure reading may depend on how arm is held Published: Oct. 12, 2024, 12:59 a.m.

Blood pressure when we first get up, or after we've done a lot of physical activity, will tend to be higher, and our national guidelines are based upon resting blood pressure measurements, when ...

The right tunes (and a few deep breaths) can help bring your blood pressure down, according to research published in Cureus. The study found that listening to a slow classical music piece caused an ...

A first-of-its-kind Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator built on data from nearly 500 randomized clinical trials in ...