The current ACC and AHA guidelines recommend that older adults with a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher be treated with medication. Previous recommendations set the threshold for ...

This common mistake could be skewing your blood pressure readings leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessary medication.

Last year, a study highlighted that your doctor's office might be taking your blood pressure wrong. The current best practice ...

This article will walk you through how to check your blood pressure, along with tips to help ensure accurate readings. Systolic pressure: This first (or top) number in a reading measures the ...

Dear Just Turned 63: Everyone with high blood pressure (130/80 or above) should have a home blood pressure monitor. Home ...

When Mark Davidson walked into his doctor's office for a routine checkup, he had no idea he was about to become part of a medical revelation. His blood ...

Healthcare professionals measure blood pressure readings in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A normal reading is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and 80 mm Hg diastolic, which doctors write as “less ...

Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according to the American Heart ...

The American Heart Association recommends that anyone with high blood pressure (typically 130/80 mmHg or higher) should monitor their blood pressure at home. Regular monitoring helps your doctor ...