"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 ...

However, guidelines for blood pressure targets in older adults differ among medical organizations, especially when they have ...

UB research finds a new way to identify postpartum women who face an elevated risk for hypertension but are overlooked by current medical guidelines.

said in an ACC podcast on the study. “Blood pressure above 145 was linked to a higher risk of heart-related death.” America’s leading heart health groups tightened blood pressure guidelines ...

However, "the evidence regarding optimal blood pressure targets for adults aged greater than 80 years remains limited and inconsistent across various guidelines," researchers said in their new paper.