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A new study highlights the importance of proper arm positioning during blood pressure measurement to avoid inaccurate readings and potential misdiagnosis of hypertension. Researchers found that ...

Disparities in how high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks may develop among South Asian and East Asian adults in the ...

A study found that typical cholesterol exams could be missing an important indicator of heart disease risk in certain people.

A data analysis projected that South Asian adults living in the United Kingdom may experience elevated blood pressure nine ...

A typical platelet count range can change with age. Platelet counts may fluctuate due to natural vascular aging, changes in bone marrow tissue, and altered blood plasma makeup. Platelets ...

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Blood pressure during a heart attack could read as normal, elevated, or low, depending on the affected heart area. For example, a heart attack affecting the lower right part of the heart (an inferior ...

Low blood pressure can make you feel dizzy. It can happen after eating, when standing up, due to shock or stress, with certain health conditions, and pregnancy. Your blood pushes against your ...

The simplest way to measure your blood pressure at home is to use an automated cuff, which you can purchase online or at most drugstores. The American Heart Association recommends this method.