Blood Pressure Explained

When most think about blood pressure problems, high blood pressure typically pops into the mind first. For many people though, low blood pressure is the problem. Low blood pressure, including...

If you have high blood pressure, a doctor will recommend a variety of tests. It's possible you'll receive a urine test, cholesterol test, electrocardiogram and more than likely a blood test. But if...

I wish medical professionals would take blood pressure more than once. It happens occasionally, but typically it's one measurement and on to the next thing. Most medical offices are like assembly...

There are so many variables involved when measuring blood pressure. If one of them is not performed properly, your blood pressure readings will not reflect your typical pressure. Blood pressure cuff...

Taking blood pressure seems like a simple task. It appears even easier at home. All you have to do is wrap the cuff around your arm, turn on the machine and press the button. After a few moments your...

When you've become diagnosed with high blood pressure, it's typical to want to check your pressure at different times during the day. As with any other interest, your thoughts on the topic can pop...