For as many as 18 million U.S. adults -- nearly 7% of adults -- at-home blood pressure cuffs are either too small or too large to provide reliable results, according to new findings. Photo by American ...

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 ...

Cambridge scientists have cracked the mystery of why cuff-based blood pressure monitors often give inaccurate readings, missing up to 30% of high blood pressure cases. By building a physical model ...

CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2024 — At-home blood-pressure monitor cuffs may improperly fit many adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman whose blood pressure is normally around 135/65 mmHg. For several years now, I have one doctor who uses wrist monitors. When they take my blood pressure, it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A blood pressure monitor against a light blue background According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart ...

Blood pressure readings are useful only when measured correctly, making proper monitoring vital for managing hypertension.

So, blood pressure cuffs. They’re kind of a pain, right? You have to sit still, try not to talk, and honestly, they’re not ...

People are encouraged to monitor their blood pressure at home, but many folks will find that household blood-pressure cuffs are literally a bad fit, a new study warns. For as many as 18 million U.S.