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The rules for measuring blood pressure—and why they exist
"There are a lot of instruments out there," and most are labeled "FDA cleared," said Whelton, who led the writing committee for the AHA/ACC blood pressure guidelines. "All 'FDA cleared' means is ...
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Elderly Blood Pressure Chart: Normal & High Blood Pressure by Age
However, guidelines for blood pressure targets in older adults differ among medical organizations, especially when they have other medical conditions. The current ACC and AHA guidelines recommend ...
Research reveals distinct blood pressure patterns in South Asian and East Asian adults
South Asian and East Asian adults living in the United Kingdom may have distinct trajectories to develop high blood pressure over their life course, according to new research published today in ...
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Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There’s a new option for tough cases
Now, after the American Heart Association ... Blood pressure naturally fluctuates throughout the day, higher when you’re physically active or stressed. But when it stays high — consistently 130 over ...
High BP may develop at different ages and paces in East & South Asian adults in the UK
A data analysis projected that South Asian adults living in the United Kingdom may experience elevated blood pressure nine ...