Hypertension

Monitoring Blood Pressure at home High blood pressure is a sneaky ailment. The condition has no symptoms that you can see or feel. Having your blood pressure checked regularly is the only way to know if it is high. Studies indicate that home blood pressure monitoring has been shown to improve blood pressure control and…

What is blood pressure? The force exerted by blood against the arterial walls. It is measured in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg). For example: 127/65 mmHg Why measure blood pressure? Blood pressure may be excessively: High = Hypertension or Low = Hypotension.Either condition may lead to heart disease, organ damage, stroke, or early mortality What are…

Blood Pressure Monitors for the Home Everyday self-monitoring of blood pressure is a crucial step that people can take to maintain cardiovascular health and avoid the devastating repercussions that come with undiagnosed and untreated hypertension, according to medical professionals. Using an aneroid sphygmomanometer cuff and stethoscope is the conventional method of taking blood pressure readings….

How does a Blood Pressure Monitor Work? An inflatable cuff is often wrapped around the upper arm to test blood pressure. When a stethoscope is placed over the cuff, silence is heard. Air is forced into the cuff until circulation is stopped. The blood then starts to flow again and may be heard through the…

Hypertension Causes and Risk Factors of High Blood Pressure A person with hypertension (high blood pressure) is typically pictured as an obese, overworked, and irritable male executive. In reality, high blood pressure affects people of all ages, races, social backgrounds, sizes, and even genders. It also affects youngsters. Despite significant progress in recent years, this…

Blood Pressure Awareness Information about Blood Pressure Awareness Month Caring organizations all around the world are designating certain days of the year to raise awareness of the value of blood pressure awareness. A public education effort about blood pressure is underway throughout Europe. In the United States, May has been designated as National Blood Pressure…